Discord’s Malware Party: How the Chat App Evicts Cyber Criminals with Temporary File Links
Discord is finally putting its foot down on malware shenanigans! Swapping permanent links for 24-hour ones, Discord’s CDN plans to halt the malware merriment. The update adds expiration deadlines to file links, making Discord’s servers a less appealing playground for digital mischief-makers. So, to the misusers we say: the party’s over!
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Discord, the popular chat app, finally decided it's time to stop hosting the malware party. In a move that screams "better late than never," Discord will start to implement temporary file links by the end of the year. So, we can finally (maybe) say goodbye to Discord's content delivery network (CDN) being used as a malware distribution hub. For those who've been using Discord to host files, it's time to find a new home. Hey, at least they're giving you a heads up!Already a member? Log in here