4chan’s Catastrophic Comeback: From Cyberattack Chaos to Server Salvation
Clearweb cesspit 4chan is back, limping after a “catastrophic” cyberattack. A hacker with a UK IP orchestrated mayhem using a decade-old PHP version. Now, 4chan has revamped servers, shuttered its Flash board, and disabled PDF uploads. Still cash-strapped, it’s relying on volunteer techies to keep the chaos alive.
Hot Take:
4chan just proved that even the internet’s most notorious cesspool can get clogged. After being hit by a cyberattack that was about as subtle as a bull in a china shop, the site’s back, but not without a few ‘catastrophic’ bruises. Perhaps it’s time for a GoFundMe to help them afford a calendar so they can stop using tech from the dinosaur age? Who knew that running a controversial site on second-hand servers could lead to problems? In the meantime, 4chan’s users will just have to face the music and hope the new servers can handle the chaos. Remember, folks, you can’t spell ‘catastrophe’ without ‘cat’—and 4chan without a little drama is like a cat without its claws. Meow!
Key Points:
– 4chan was hit by a cyberattack exploiting outdated software, leading to a “catastrophic” breach.
– The hacker accessed 4chan’s servers and exfiltrated database tables and source code.
– 4chan’s financial struggles have prevented timely updates to its systems and infrastructure.
– The site has switched to new servers and temporarily disabled PDF uploads.
– 4chan is relying on volunteer techies to assist with ongoing remediation efforts.