Discord Account Hacked: Here’s What To Do Now

If you think your Discord account was hacked, you should act fast to avoid issues. You may notice odd events, like account activity you don’t recognize, random server notifications, and strange friend requests. There may be transactions from your bank account that you did not make or unexplained one-time codes for account access. 

Contact Discord support and let your friends know what has happened. There are other steps you should take immediately, and we cover them all below.

What to do if your Discord account is hacked

Discord brings many people together, whether you want to discuss your favorite books, online games, or simply chat with friends. Unfortunately, anything that becomes popular tends to be a target-rich environment for cybercriminals. 

If you think your Discord account is compromised, take the following steps to secure your account.

1. Contact your bank

Many Discord users have a payment method saved to their account for Nitro subscriptions or other purchases. If this is the case, contact your bank or financial institution to let them know your Discord account has been hacked. They can block future transactions on Discord.

2. Change your password

Change your password immediately to prevent the hacker from accessing your account. This can be done through your desktop or mobile app. If you’re using the desktop client, go to Settings to make the changes. In the mobile app, you can change your password under the Account tab.

3. Log out from all devices

Find a list of all connected devices in your Settings. Choose Log out of all known devices to log the hacker out of associated devices.

4. Run an antivirus scan

Run a manual antivirus scan to flag and quarantine malware. The best antivirus software can identify evolving threats and isolate the corrupt files or code for removal or repair.

5. Contact Discord

If your account has been hacked, you should contact Discord support. Sending a ticket to support notifies them of the situation. Hackers can lock you out of the account or wipe it clean of all data. Support can help restore it to the original settings.

6. Warn your friends

Let your Discord friends know. They should be warned that they could receive odd messages that appear to be from you. These could include malicious links that they don’t need to click on and attachments they shouldn’t download.

Signs your Discord account is hacked

You can implement some strategies to protect your account in the future, starting with knowing the signs of a hacked account. 

• You can't log in: Your password no longer works, or you're locked out of your account entirely, which may mean a hacker has already changed your credentials.
• Unexpected one-time passcodes: You receive login verification codes you didn't request, suggesting someone is trying to access your account.
• Account activity you don't recognize: Logins from unfamiliar devices, locations, or IP addresses appearing in your active sessions list.
• Strange messages sent from your account: Friends report receiving odd DMs, suspicious links, or fake "free Nitro" offers that appear to come from you.
• Unexpected server notifications: Your account has joined servers you don't recognize.
• Your profile has changed: Your username, avatar, or bio has been altered without your input.
• Unauthorized purchases or billing emails: Unexpected Nitro subscriptions or server boosts charged to your linked payment method, or billing emails from Discord for transactions you didn't make.
• Unfamiliar apps in Authorized Apps: Third-party apps you don't recognize appearing under Settings > Authorized Apps, which may indicate token-based access.
• Pop-up ads appearing while you browse: A sign of adware that may have been introduced through a malicious Discord link or file download.
• Friends report suspicious messages or links from you: Your account may have been used to spread phishing links or malware to others on your servers or in your DMs.
• Your antivirus flags a threat: Security software detects a Remote Access Trojan (RAT), spyware, or other malware that may have given hackers access to your device and Discord data

Some other recommended steps to protect your Discord account include using two-factor authentication, creating strong passwords that include a mix of letters, numbers, and symbols, and not opening attachments or links from people you don’t know. Even if you use a mobile device, consider installing a good antivirus. 

Bottom line

Discord can be a fun social media platform to use for many people. Unfortunately, it can also be vulnerable to hacking. If you notice unusual account activity, strange messages, friend requests from people you don’t know, or unexpected one-time codes, your Discord account may have been hacked.

Change your password and log out of all devices. Acting quickly by notifying your bank, informing your friends and Discord support, and changing your password can help you regain access to your account. Additionally, running regular antivirus scans offers more protection in the future.

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