Internet Archive faced DDoS attacks, coinciding with breach disclosure and copyright lawsuit.

The Internet Archive faced multiple DDoS attacks, temporarily taking the site offline while its founder, Brewster Kahle, works on restoration. The attacks coincided with plans to disclose a September breach affecting over 31 million users, confirmed by security researcher Troy Hunt. A group named Blackmeta claimed responsibility for the attacks. The Internet Archive is also involved in a significant copyright lawsuit that could lead to substantial damages.

October 09, 2024
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