DDoS Attack on Internet Archive Highlights Security Vulnerabilities
Thursday, 10 October 2024, 11:51
DDoS Attack on Internet Archive Significantly Impacts Users
In a shocking turn of events, the Internet Archive was hit by a cyberattack that exploited the vulnerabilities of its servers. This distributed denial of service (DDoS) attack resulted in the exposure of sensitive user information as well as operational disruptions.
Overview of the Cyberattack
- Attack Type: DDoS
- Target: Internet Archive
- Impact: 31 million records compromised
This attack has thrown open discussions on improving security measures for key online resources, especially those like the Internet Archive that serve vast amounts of public data.
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