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It's worth noting that these scripts were specifically designed to only work on [[wikipedia:Internet_Explorer|Internet Explorer]]. If a user attempted to access the site using a non-IE browser, such as [[wikipedia:Google_Chrome|Google Chrome]], only one pop-up would appear upon entering the site. However, even this was enough to leave users feeling shaken and unnerved. | It's worth noting that these scripts were specifically designed to only work on [[wikipedia:Internet_Explorer|Internet Explorer]]. If a user attempted to access the site using a non-IE browser, such as [[wikipedia:Google_Chrome|Google Chrome]], only one pop-up would appear upon entering the site. However, even this was enough to leave users feeling shaken and unnerved. | ||
Despite its notoriety, Kkzkk.com was eventually seized by the South Korean government in 2014. The reasons for its seizure are unclear, but | Despite its notoriety, Kkzkk.com was eventually seized by the South Korean government in 2014. The reasons for its seizure are unclear, but the site's disturbing content and malicious scripts were likely deemed too dangerous for public consumption. | ||
Today, Kkzkk.com is no longer accessible, and its legacy serves as a chilling reminder of the dangers that lurk online. It's a cautionary tale for anyone who might be tempted to venture down the dark and twisted paths of the internet, reminding us that not all websites are what they seem and that the price of curiosity can be steep indeed. | Today, Kkzkk.com is no longer accessible, and its legacy serves as a chilling reminder of the dangers that lurk online. It's a cautionary tale for anyone who might be tempted to venture down the dark and twisted paths of the internet, reminding us that not all websites are what they seem and that the price of curiosity can be steep indeed. | ||
==History== | ==History== | ||
The transformation of the website in question is a curious and somewhat disturbing one. Originally launched in 2005 as an imageboard, it was a place for users to share pictures and engage in online discussions. However, in April | The transformation of the website in question is a curious and somewhat disturbing one. Originally launched in 2005 as an imageboard, it was a place for users to share pictures and engage in online discussions. However, in April 2012, the website underwent a radical change and became a [[screamer]] website. | ||
The new version of the site was designed to shock and terrify visitors, featuring a montage of scream-inducing images accompanied by a menacing message: "Hello World :) Do u want to see ghost? (kkzkk@naver.com)". This message was identical to the one used in another online horror project called Ghost, leading many to speculate that the two were connected. | The new version of the site was designed to shock and terrify visitors, featuring a montage of scream-inducing images accompanied by a menacing message: "Hello World :) Do u want to see ghost? (kkzkk@naver.com)". This message was identical to the one used in another online horror project called Ghost, leading many to speculate that the two were connected. | ||
The [[screamer]] version of the website was incredibly unsettling, and it's no surprise that it was eventually shut down by the South Korean government in 2014. The reasons for the shutdown are unclear, but | The [[screamer]] version of the website was incredibly unsettling, and it's no surprise that it was eventually shut down by the South Korean government in 2014. The reasons for the shutdown are unclear, but the website's disturbing content and potential harm to users likely played a role in the decision. | ||
However, the story doesn't end there. In May 2017, the website was acquired by Ehren Schaiberger. Under new management, the website was completely overhauled, replacing the scream-inducing images with a picture of a cute kitten as the logo, and adding a privacy policy page. | However, the story doesn't end there. In May 2017, the website was acquired by Ehren Schaiberger. Under new management, the website was completely overhauled, replacing the scream-inducing images with a picture of a cute kitten as the logo, and adding a privacy policy page. |
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