Popular imageboard 4chan faces an uncertain future after a major hack compromises user data and takes the site offline. The incident raises concerns about privacy and the platform's controversial history.
Popular online imageboard 4chan was recently taken offline following reports of a major hack, where the attacker reportedly leaked user information. This incident has raised concerns about the site's future. While 4chan has played a significant role in the creation of many Internet memes, it has also been embroiled in numerous controversies, especially regarding violent content and its approach to censorship. On 15 April, Tuesday, the site was taken offline following the security breach.
The hacker is said to have gained full access to 4chan's hosting server. Additionally, users who had registered their email addresses on the site appear to have had their personal information exposed.The attack on the Internet forum was extensive. Based on data sourced from Downdetector, the website failed to load for many users around Monday, 14 April, with users citing connection issues the next day. According to reports from Engadget, the hacker released the email addresses of 4chan's moderation team and numerous registered users, including those with educational and government email domains. Adding to this, the Daily Dot reported that a sample of the leaked data contained a list of 218 moderators and hundreds of pages of backend code, which included the names of users who had purchased annual subscriptions to the site. The hacker gained shell access, allowing the perpetrator to view sensitive information, including IP addresses and so on.Needless to say, the Internet was in shock after the incident. Twitter was flooded with reactions, with users expressing concern about data privacy and the future of the platform. Some users speculated about the motives behind the attack, while others lamented the potential loss of 4chan's unique culture
4Chan Hack Data Breach Security Internet Culture
Malaysia Latest News, Malaysia Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
4chan Hacked; Internal Data Gets Leaked OnlineInfamous internet forum 4chan has suffered a significant data breach, with a hacker reportedly gaining deep access to its internal systems.
Read more »
‘U GOT HACKED’: Notorious message board 4chan breach sparks concerns over leaked backend data, moderator exposureWASHINGTON, April 16 — The notorious internet messageboard 4chan has been hacked, according to posts circulating online, some of which said that the hacker involved had revealed...
Read more »
Man’s statement taken over slapping incident in mallPETALING JAYA: National bowler Tun Ameerul Hakim Tun Hasnul Azam has etched his name in the history books.
Read more »
Najib ‘taken aback’ by RM42mil in his accounts, court hearsThis three-storey semi-detached house in Kuala Lumpur mirrors its owner's dynamic lifestyle; it's designed for connection, movement and progress.
Read more »
Sudan army says it has taken full control of KhartoumSudanese army said it had wrested back full control of Khartoum, nearly two years after losing the capital to rival paramilitaries
Read more »
Statement taken from ex-wife of policeman in shooting caseHowever, it was still too early to draw conclusions and more statements are expected to be recorded from several other parties to determine the actual...
Read more »