The Internet Archive, a vital digital resource, is dealing with a severe DDoS attack and significant data breach affecting 31 million users, raising concerns for its security.
Founder Brewster Kahle reported a successful defense against a DDoS attack but confirmed a serious breach involving usernames, email addresses, and hashed passwords, indicating ongoing vulnerabilities.
The attackers, identifying as SN_BlackMeta, claimed the Internet Archive lacks proper security, highlighting the tension between digital preservation efforts and the vulnerabilities that come with extensive access.
Kahle stated that while service availability has suffered due to ongoing DDoS attacks, the priority remains on safeguarding user data, reflecting the delicate balance between access and security.
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