The Internet Archive is Under Attack, with a Breach Revealing Info for 31 Million Accounts
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The Internet Archive is Under Attack, with a Breach Revealing Info for 31 Million Accounts
News of a major security breach at the Internet Archive has shaken the digital world, as 31 million accounts were compromised. Known for its mission to provide "universal access to all knowledge," the Internet Archive has long been a haven for data preservation, archiving billions of webpages, books, audio, and video materials. However, this cyberattack marks one of its darkest days, with a Distributed Denial of Service (DDoS) attack and defacement of the website happening concurrently with the data breach. The affected users now face the risk of having their information leaked, as emails, screen names, password change timestamps, and bcrypt-hashed passwords are reported to have been exposed. This event highlights the vulnerability even of organizations committed to public service and knowledge, making it a wake-up call for the global online community. Cybersecurity Threats in an Era of Knowledge Sharing The rise in cyberattacks on public institutions like the Internet Archive …
