Internet Archive Cybersecurity Breach Exposes Data of 31 Million Users
Significant Cybersecurity Breach at Internet Archive
On Wednesday afternoon, the Internet Archive announced a significant data breach that has compromised the personal information of 31 million users. This alarming incident was highlighted by an illicit JavaScript pop-up on the site, which proclaimed that the breach had occurred. Authorities, including security researcher Troy Hunt, confirmed the legitimacy of the breach which occurred in September. The compromised data includes email addresses, usernames, and hashed passwords, raising serious concerns about cybersecurity.
Impact and Response to the Internet Archive Breach
- Hacked information includes usernames and salted-encrypted passwords.
- This incident follows a series of DDoS attacks plaguing the Internet Archive.
- Founder Brewster Kahle announced steps being taken to enhance security.
Alongside navigating the breach, the Internet Archive is currently dealing with ongoing legal challenges, including a significant copyright lawsuit. As the organization scrambles to mitigate the damage, the implications of this breach are likely to affect users and the Archives' operations moving forward.
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