The site’s founder—who operates under the pseudonym PrankMaster3000 —released a single statement via a lawyer in October 2023:
Yes. Unlike actual malicious cyberattacks that aim to steal data or damage systems, GeekPrank is purely visual. It runs entirely within the web browser and does not install any software or malware on the target machine. Want to level up your prank? Ask me how to set up a fake Windows Update screen that lasts for hours! Cybersecurity | Ready.gov
If a website enables harm, and a hacker breaks in solely to reveal that harm—is it a crime? Or is it a prank?
: The site includes "Access Granted" or "System Failure" pop-ups, progress bars, and satellite maps to enhance the illusion of a high-stakes breach. User Interaction