4chan was offline for nearly two weeks after hack, but it's now back on

It's back on: Predictions of 4chan's death were precipitated: after nearly two weeks offline following a major breach, the notorious forum has resurfaced. Despite leaked internal files, compromised admin accounts, and warnings from a former moderator that the site was likely beyond saving, 4chan has managed to claw its way back online. The attack exposed serious flaws in the platform's aging infrastructure and revealed sensitive user data, but even after one of the worst incidents in its history, the chaotic community endures. 4chan has long been one of the internet's most infamous communities, playing a central role in the rise of various memes and controversial incidents. Following a cyberattack that abruptly took the site offline, comments from an anonymous former moderator suggest its chances of returning are slim. Access to 4chan was disrupted on April 14, and troves of internal data appeared online shortly after. Members of Soyjak, a rival forum, claimed responsibility, declari ... Read full article.