4Chan admin Alex Strange is an Apple developer

a year ago

4chan, a chaotic internet fringe, was hacked in April 2025, exposing source code and admin credentials.
The hack led to the unmasking of an administrator, Alex Strange, through OSINT sleuthing.
Leaked data included source code, moderator/admin emails, backend screenshots, and user account info.
The alias 'Mr VacBob' was linked to Alex Strange via consistent usernames across platforms like GitHub, Duolingo, and Mastodon.
Historical connections to Raspberry Heaven, an IRC hub, suggest Strange was involved in 4chan's early days.
Alex Strange is a U.S.-based engineer with a background in Apple's macOS ecosystem and a passion for Japanese culture.
The breach challenges 4chan's reputation as an anonymous, unmoderated free speech haven.
The incident highlights the risks of identity reuse and the power of OSINT in unmasking online personas.

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