Hackers And APT Actively Using Discord To Spread Malware And Exfiltrate Data

Discord remains a hotspot for hackers, including APT groups, who use it to distribute malware, steal data, and target critical infrastructure. Despite the escalating problem, Discord has struggled to effectively combat cybercriminals. Threat actors exploit Discord in three ways: using its content delivery network (CDN) for malware distribution, modifying the Discord client to steal passwords, and misusing Discord webhooks to pilfer data. Discord's CDN aids in evading antivirus detection by delivering malicious payloads from a trusted 'cdn.discordapp.com' domain. Read more...