Internet Archive Faces Series of Cyberattacks and Data Breaches
The Internet Archive, known for preserving vast amounts of digital content, has recently been hit by multiple cyberattacks, leading to severe data breaches. In one of the incidents, hackers exploited stolen access tokens to gain entry, prompting concerns over the safety of user data. Reports indicate that the breach has potentially exposed information from 31 million users, further exacerbated by a DDoS attack that disrupted services. Hackers have reportedly accessed internal emailing tools and user support tickets dating back to 2018, raising alarms about the breadth of the attacks. Despite these challenges, the Internet Archive has managed to restore some of its services in a read-only state, although full functionality remains in question. The situation has sparked discussions about the possibility of targeted attacks, including speculations on potential election interference. As the Archive works to recover, it continues to emphasize the importance of its services amid ongoing cyber threats.
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