Sometimes life plays a satire so sharp it could rival Monty Python — such was the case with the hack of The Real World (formerly known as Andrew Tate’s Hustler’s University). This “elite academy” for aspiring millionaires fell victim to a hack that not only shattered its reputation but also exposed its security standards as flimsy as a soggy cardboard box.
The “High-Value” Data
The hack revealed a staggering 14 GB of data, including:
- The incredibly valuable course content allegedly capable of making anyone rich
- Over 700,000 usernames and email addresses of members
- Content from public and private chatrooms
Topics like AI automation, content creation, and health were discussed — or, more accurately, mused upon. Naturally, their own shitcoin called DADDY also made an appearance, recently tanking by 40%. Shocker!
The hackers aptly described the platform’s security measures as “ridiculously insecure.” If you happen to be part of this leak, there’s at least some solace: you can check if your “hustle” is now part of the public domain at Have I Been Pwned.
The leaked data was also published on Distributed Denial of Secrets, a nonprofit platform that analyzes and shares hacked datasets.
$50 for the “Hustle”
For just $50 a month, you too can become a member — and learn firsthand what hustling really means. Because once you realize you’ve just thrown away $50, you’ll be perfectly prepared to start your own university.
Tate’s Tech Debacle
A peek under the hood of this “revolution in online education” was particularly revealing. The platform boasts a tech stack including TypeScript, Tailwind CSS, and WebSockets. But the true highlight? Capacitor — infamous for turning bad web apps into even worse mobile apps. The sign-up app runs on Next.js, while the main site is built with React.js.
A Touch of Revolt
A 404 page with the text “rocket” turned out to be Rust Rocket, which is also used for the open-source platform Revolt.
This leads us to the next embarrassment: Tate’s development team seemingly interpreted “open source” as an invitation to steal. They copied code from Revolt, an open-source chat platform, blatantly violating its AGPL license. At the time, Revolt was a hobby project of a teenager. The mighty “Hustler’s University” managed to steal software from a kid. Impressive.
The Perfect Finale
To cap it all off, the hackers crowned their operation by storming the main chatroom and flooding it with emojis — including the transgender flag, feminist symbols, and rainbow-colored images of Andrew Tate. The cherry on top? The attack happened live during one of Tate’s Rumble streams. Timing is everything.
And the Real Losers?
Not Andrew Tate. He’ll likely spin this incident into a new “Top G” course. The true losers are the 100,000 graduates, now poorer and also relieved of their data.
Once again, the “hustle” proves that irony is the internet’s real currency. Oh, and never trust a “Top G.”
