Internet Archive Faces Major Security Breach Amidst Hacker Attack
Internet Archive Under Siege: A Major Hacker Incident
The digital library Internet Archive's Wayback Machine was targeted yesterday in a massive hacker attack. Reports indicate that the hacker displayed a pop-up on the site claiming to have acquired account information for 31 million users.
Brewster Kahle, the founder of Internet Archive, announced via social media platform X that the hacker accessed usernames, email accounts, and encrypted passwords. In response, the site has disabled its JavaScript library and is currently cleansing its systems while enhancing security measures.
Recent Security Vulnerabilities
- Internet Archive faced DDoS attacks just days before the hacker incident.
- Kahle reassured the public that they had successfully mitigated that overload incident.
Stay vigilant: Ensure your online security is up-to-date amidst these threats.
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