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technology8 days ago•18 min saved

Pokemon to Scan Government IDs in Japan to Fight Card Scalping

The Pokémon Company says it is exploring a system that would scan government-issued IDs (Japan’s My Number Card) to gate purchases of priority lottery items, certain Pokémon Centre Online products, and event registrations in Japan. The ID would be scanned via smartphones using an external service, with no ID number stored, and the plan is set to roll out in August 2026. The My Number Card isn’t mandatory, and it may take 1–2 months to receive after registration.

via Nintendo Life|

#government-id #japan #my-number-card

technology7 months ago•2 min saved

Discord Hack Exposes 70,000 User ID Photos, Raising Privacy Concerns

Over 70,000 Discord users have had their government-issued ID photos compromised following a cyber attack on a third-party vendor, with reports suggesting the actual impact may be much higher, affecting millions of users' sensitive data. Discord has taken steps to address the breach, notified authorities, and is advising users to remain vigilant against suspicious communications.

via IGN|

#cyber-attack #data-breach #discord