Tag: hack

How Was 4Chan Hacked, and What Got Leaked?

Apr 16, 2025

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Redacto

in Cybersecurity, Data, Data Privacy, Digital Footprint, General Information

On April 15, 2025, notorious imageboard 4chan suffered a significant security breach, leading to the exposure of its internal data and source code. The breach was reportedly orchestrated by members of a rival forum, Soyjak.party, who claimed responsibility and leaked sensitive information online. The Breach: What Happened? The incident came to light when 4chan…
Social security number hack: Defend yourself

Aug 20, 2024

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Redacto

in Data, General Information

A major data broker recently confirmed a breach that compromised Social Security numbers and other sensitive information, urging consumers to monitor their credit and financial accounts closely. This incident highlights the ongoing risks in the largely unregulated data-broker industry, where companies amass vast amounts of personal data with minimal oversight. Criminals have already begun selling…