Tyler Robinson, 22, suspected of shooting Charlie Kirk, used the app Discord to send incriminating messages, authorities allege. What even is Discord?

Discord is under fire after it was revealed that Tyler Robinson, accused of assassinating Charlie Kirk, apparently confessed to the murder on the platform.

The Utah man being held in the shooting of conservative activist Charlie Kirk used the social media platform Discord to send messages about the rifle and engraved bullets, authorities said at a news conference this morning.

What to know about Discord, the online messaging platform that has been cited by authorities in the Charlie Kirk shooting investigation.

TL;DR Why Discord appeals to attackers Discord has become an attractive tool for attackers not because it’s malicious, but because it’s legitimate and trusted. It often flies under the radar of security controls and offers features that make it easy to send data out without user interaction or elevated permissions.

Recent unrest in Nepal originated from protests against government corruption and intensified following a ban on 26 social media apps. This led to significant governmental changes, with rumors suggesting that the Gen Z population is utilizing Discord to vote for a new Prime Minister.

Discord is having issues on Sept. 8, with a lot of official server channels and guilds down and showing a blank screen.

After bringing down the earlier Oli-led administration, members of the Youth Against Corruption server on Discord used the social media-cum-chat platform to decide Sushila Karki as Nepal’s new leader