Thousands report 4Chan down, speculation over leaked data and suspected hack
- Thousands reported that 4Chan is down, with more than 200 complaints in the US, according to Downdetector.
- The hacker or hackers leaked all the lead admin and janitor emails and chat logs, raising concerns among users.
- 71% of the problems reported to Downdetector are related to the 4Chan website.
- Users are worried that the leak of the source code might lead to unlimited access to individual IP addresses, leading to potential misuse.
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4chan Hacked: Source code leaked, moderator identities exposed in major breach - Tech Startups
4chan, one of the internet’s most infamous image boards, has been hacked. The site went dark after a major security breach. The attackers exploited outdated systems, leaked the site’s source code, restored a long-deleted board, and allegedly exposed private moderator […] The post 4chan Hacked: Source code leaked, moderator identities exposed in major breach first appeared on Tech Startups.
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