4chan Got Hacked And Leaked...
Source: YouTube · SomeOrdinaryGamers · published Apr 15, 2025 · 18:52
4chan was hacked by Soyjack Party, leaking source code and moderator information including alleged government email addresses 0:15-0:253:34-3:495:36-5:39.
Key Takeaways:
• Hacker from Soyjack Party infiltrated 4chan for over a year before executing "Operation Soy Clips" 3:42-3:49
• Leaked data included admin panel access, moderator emails (some reportedly .gov domains), and source code 0:23-0:253:34-3:495:36-5:39
• Exploit used outdated PHP vulnerabilities on 4chan's servers 15:24-15:30
• 4chan remains partially operational but unstable following the attack 13:56-14:01
Despite the breach, 4chan is expected to recover as a long-standing internet institution, though security updates are needed 16:36-17:00.
Sources:
- 0:15-0:25 Initial hack report and source code leak
- 3:34-3:49 Hacker's background and QA board operation
- 5:36-5:39 Moderator email leak details
- 15:24-15:30 PHP vulnerability explanation
- 13:56-14:01 Current 4chan status post-hack
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You know, this video is coming since yesterday, ladies and gentlemen. 4chan has actually been totally hacked. Uh yesterday on April, what was it, the 14th, there was a pretty allout war on some of the wilder parts of the internet. And 4chan was the ultimate loser in all of this. For anybody that has no idea what's exactly going on, there is alleged source code of 4chan floating around. In fact, you're looking at what is allegedly the source code right here, ladies and gentlemen. So, you see that little yachtsuba config.php. Yatsuba being I believe a reference to like the four pedals, the uh overall like um logo of 4chan. Yeah, this is a lot to go through. So, let's start from the very beginning. Okay. About 17 hours ago on a website known as soyjack.party. So there are three actual uh you …