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U GOT HACKED”: 4chan Breach Exposes Admins in Alleged Cyberattack

4chan Reportedly Hacked: Admin Info Leaked, “U GOT HACKED” Message Appears

Reports are surfacing that controversial message board 4chan may have been hacked, with personal details of its moderators allegedly exposed. The breach was first noticed when a dormant section of the site suddenly displayed the message “U GOT HACKED.”

Cybersecurity expert Alon Gal says the hack “looks legit,” pointing to circulating screenshots revealing 4chan’s backend systems. A 4chan admin admitted the site was glitchy that day and didn’t rule out the breach's authenticity.

No official statement has been issued, and attempts to get clarity were met with irrelevant and obscene videos shared from alleged admin accounts.

Known for birthing internet memes and fueling alt-right discourse, 4chan’s shady past adds to the buzz around this possible cyberattack. Authorities have yet to confirm the hacker's identity or the full extent of the breach.

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