4chan Hacked by Rival Forum Soyjak.party

The controversial imageboard 4chan has been taken offline following a significant hack reportedly orchestrated by members of a rival forum, Soyjak.party, and labeled 'Operation Soyclipse.' Hackers allegedly accessed 4chan's systems for over a year, exploiting outdated PHP software, and leaked admin panels, user data, and the site's source code. The breach has led to the exposure of personal information of 4chan's staff and users, including email addresses and database details. Despite widespread speculation and panic among users, 4chan has not released an official statement regarding the breach. The incident has rekindled debates on the platform's longstanding issues with extremist content and its role in various online controversies. Concerns have been raised about 4chan's future and its security infrastructure.