4chan Hacked: Soyjak.Party Leaks Moderator Emails

In April 2025, anonymous hackers claiming affiliation with Soyjak.Party successfully breached 4chan. Exploiting outdated PHP code and deprecated MySQL functions, particularly vulnerabilities in the core script yotsuba.php, they restored the deleted /QA/ board and leaked email addresses of numerous moderators and janitors, including three .edu emails. The incident rapidly spread across social media, sparking discussions about website security and code maintenance. While claims of .gov email leaks circulated, verification remains pending.