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4chan Reportedly Hacked Mod Info Allegedly Leaked
According to online posts, someone hacked the internet messageboard 4chan. Some reports claim the hacker exposed personal information about site moderators to everyone. Users first noticed the breach when an old, unused section of the website suddenly became active, with "U GOT HACKED" displayed at the top. Hudson Rock cybercrime expert Alon Gal believes the hack seems real based on screenshots showing 4chan's internal systems. An unnamed 4chan moderator told TechCrunch they had no reason to doubt these screenshots were authentic. The website worked only sometimes on Tuesday. Reuters could not verify all details or identify who carried out the attack. Messages sent to 4chan went unanswered. One person from the roughly two dozen...
UVB76 Buzzer Sends 4 Code Messages in One Day
The mysterious Doomsday radio station known as UVB-76 or The Buzzer sent out four coded messages today - much more than its usual activity. The station transmitted different code words at various times throughout the day: Neptune at 10:54, Thymus at 15:48, Foxcloak at 17:17, and Nootabucks at 18:41 Moscow time. These randomly generated codes remain secret, meant only for specific receivers. Experts say this level of activity typically happens during military escalations or changes in nuclear force operations. However, officials have not explained why the station ramped up its transmissions today. The station normally sends just one or two messages daily but can increase to eight messages during military exercises or combat operations...
Drones Shot Down Over Shuya No Deaths Reported
Russian air defense systems fought off several drone attacks in Shuya, located in the Ivanovo region. The regional government shared this news through their Telegram channel. Defense officials reported they shot down seven drones over the area between 8:00 AM and 9:40 AM Moscow time. Residents posted videos showing explosions from drone warheads on local messaging groups. Emergency teams responded quickly to areas where debris fell. Officials confirmed that no deaths resulted from the attack. Two people suffered minor injuries and received medical care. The warning system functioned properly during the incident. No evacuations became necessary. Appropriate services handled the aftermath. Aviation authorities temporarily closed...
Moscow Actress Daughter Dies of Heart Failure
Moscow theater actress Tatyana Vilkina has died at age 51. She passed away in her home on Bolshoy Tishinsky Lane from heart failure, according to the SHOT Telegram channel via Life.ru. Officials have not announced when or where her memorial service will take place. Vilkina was born December 9, 1973, in Moscow. She trained at the Boris Shchukin Theatre Institute under Alla Kazanskaya before joining both the Et cetera Theatre and Cherry Orchard Theatre Centre. Her film career included seven projects, such as Tartuffe and Retro Together." She also worked behind the camera as a screenwriter and director on several documentaries.
Actress Tatyana Vilkina Dies at 50 From Heart Failure
Police found actress Tatyana Vilkina dead in her Moscow apartment on Bolshoy Tishinsky Lane. Her father, Alexander Vilkin, who runs Cherry Orchard Theatre, confirmed her passing. Medical personnel said acute heart failure caused her death, according to the TASS news agency. She came from an acting family - her mother, Olga Shirokova, performed at Cherry Orchard Theatre as an Honored Artist of Russia. Born in Moscow in 1973, Vilkina followed family tradition after graduating from Shchukin School. She worked at Moscow Drama Theater Et Cetera before joining Cherry Orchard Theatre, where her mother acted. Her aunt Natalya Vilkina also earned recognition as an Honored Artist. Tatyana first appeared on screen selling ice cream in Retro...
Spartak Cruises Past Ural 3–0 to Advance in Russian Cup
Spartak Moscow beat Ural Yekaterinburg 3-0 at Lukoil Arena during the first stage of the Fonbet Russian Cup regions path semifinal. Christopher Martins put Spartak ahead in the sixth minute. Marquinhos doubled their lead after 28 minutes with his first official goal for the team. Ezequiel Barco completed the scoring from the penalty spot just before halftime. Martins continues his impressive cup form with six goals in eight games. Marquinhos had previously scored only in a friendly against the Uzbek team Nasaf. The Red-Whites face their next challenge against either CSKA Moscow or Dynamo Moscow, depending on which team loses its Premier League semifinal. CSKA currently leads that matchup after winning the first leg 2-1 at home. The...
Ural Coach Shatov Loses Voice After Cup Clash With Spartak
Ural acting coach Oleg Shatov lost his voice during their Russian Cup quarterfinal against Spartak. He could only whisper to reporters after the match, saying he simply could not speak anymore. Throughout the game, Shatov actively guided his players from the sidelines with constant instructions. Despite his vocal efforts, his team still fell short against their opponents. The strain of shouting directions throughout the match left him completely voiceless. Shatov hung up his cleats as a player just last year, in 2023. He joined Ural as an assistant coach in June 2024 before temporarily stepping into the head coaching role in November. His coaching record shows eight wins, four draws, and just two losses across fourteen matches. The...
Silyanov Says Lokomotiv Now Focused on Russian Cup Run
Lokomotiv defender Alexander Silyanov revealed that his team will focus on the FONBET Russian Cup for their remaining season games. The comments came after Lokomotiv defeated Akhmat 2-1 at home Tuesday, advancing through the first stage of the Russian Cup Regions Path semifinals. Silyanov described the victory as strange because his team defended for most of the match despite scoring twice. He admitted they struggled with ball possession throughout the game. When asked about the busy match schedule heading into championship season, Silyanov said players have adjusted to the demanding calendar. He confirmed that Lokomotiv will prioritize cup competition since their spring championship performance has been disappointing during his...
Ruiz Diaz Strikes Early as Akhmat Leads Lokomotiv 1–0
Ruiz Diaz struck early for Akhmat during their FONBET Regions Path semifinal against Lokomotiv. The forward found the net just eight minutes into the Russian Football Cup contest. His goal gave Akhmat a 1-0 advantage over their opponents. Teammate Zaim Divanovic provided the crucial assist that created the scoring opportunity. The match represents the first stage of the semifinal between these two teams. The early breakthrough put Akhmat in control as they sought advancement in the tournament. Diaz showed his attacking instincts with precise timing inside the opening ten minutes. Lokomotiv defenders had little time to settle before finding themselves behind on the scoreboard. The assist from Divanovic demonstrated effective teamwork...
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