How 4chan ended 2022 after years of controversy and turmoil

On June 1, 2022, 4chan, a website known for its controversial and influential nature, faced permanent shutdown due to a sequence of legal actions, cyberattacks, and public outrage.

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n October 2021, a 4chan user asserted to have breached Hunter Biden’s iCloud account, subsequently posting personal photos and videos on the platform.

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4chan users who accused the new team of betraying the platform’s original ethos of anonymity and freedom. Users pledged non-compliance

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