Discord is implementing a new approach to file hosting in order to combat malware. According to BleepingComputer, the platform will start using temporary file links that will automatically expire after 24 hours for user content shared outside of Discord. This change is expected to be implemented by the end of the year.
The primary goal of this change is to crack down on malware, but it will also limit the use of Discord as an unofficial file hosting service. Currently, users can upload images and other content to their own servers and share those links elsewhere. However, once the switch to temporary file links is made, these links will become inactive after 24 hours. It’s important to note that this change will not affect content posted and shared within Discord itself.
The adoption of temporary file links will assist the safety team in restricting access to flagged content and reducing the distribution of malware through Discord’s content delivery network (CDN)…
2023-11-05 15:25:33
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