Summary: 4chan has been taken offline after a significant hacking incident attributed to members of the Soyjak.party imageboard, who leaked sensitive information and executed a series of attacks on the site. The hackers gained access to 4chan’s administrative tools and user data, exploiting vulnerabilities in outdated software. As 4chan’s staff work to restore services, the forum remains intermittently accessible amid ongoing security concerns.
Affected: 4chan
Keypoints :
- 4chan was hacked, leading to the exposure of sensitive admin information and server shutdowns.
- The attack was linked to a year-long infiltration by hackers claiming to be from the Soyjak.party imageboard.
- Security vulnerabilities were attributed to the use of an outdated PHP version from 2016.
- Screenshots of 4chan’s admin panels and other sensitive data were leaked, confirming the breach.
- 4chan has been online for over 20 years and has previously faced security issues.
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