Notorious internet messageboard 4chan has been hacked, posts claim
Technology,Internet,Leaks,Data,Social Media
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The notorious internet messageboard 4chan has been hacked, according to posts circulating online, some of which said that a the hacker involved had revealed identifying details of the site's moderators to the public.
The alleged hack first came to light when a defunct section of the site sprang back to life with the words "U GOT HACKED" emblazoned across the top, according to Wired magazine.
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