In scanning the code, however, users inadvertently provide the attacker with access to their account. While this feature is aimed at simplifying the Discord login process for desktop users, news has surfaced that fraudsters have been exploiting the system in an effort to gain unauthorized access to accounts.Īccording to discussions on various Discord servers and on social media, scammers have been posting QR codes with the promise of free Nitro, the platform’s subscription package that offers numerous perks, and other giveaways. In December, developers at Discord – a voice and text chat app widely used by the gaming community – announced the launch of a QR code feature that enables users to log into the desktop web client using their phone, by scanning the code that appears on-screen. Login window reduced to two minutes, but is this enough to combat fraudsters?ĭiscord has made some changes to its QR code login system following reports that the mechanism is being abused by scammers trying to gain access to users’ accounts.
