Investigative Reporter Reveals Major 4chan Hack and Shutdown

A news writer with expertise in the streaming wars, consumer tech, crypto, and social media, previously associated with MUO, recently reported on a major hack of 4chan. The hack reportedly exposed the source code of the site, leading to a temporary shutdown.

Known for its dubious content and tagline warning users not to take everything posted as fact, this image-posting board has a controversial history linked to the Anonymous movement and far-right extremism. While rumors speculate the leaked data includes moderator emails and outdated software vulnerabilities, a senior researcher from the Institute for Strategic Dialogue debunked wild claims about .edu and .gov email addresses being compromised.