Internet Archive Suffers Major Data Breach

The Internet Archive has suffered a significant cyberattack, exposing the personal data of approximately 31 million users, including email addresses, usernames, and encrypted passwords. This breach coincided with a series of distributed denial-of-service (DDoS) attacks, which temporarily took the website offline. The pro-Palestinian hacktivist group SN_BLACKMETA has claimed responsibility for the attack, citing political motivations linked to U.S. foreign policy. A JavaScript vulnerability was exploited, leading to the breach being publicly acknowledged through a pop-up message that warned users of the security issue. Internet Archive founder Brewster Kahle confirmed the breach and is urging users to change their passwords while the organization works on enhancing security measures. Experts have emphasized the need for vigilance against potential phishing attempts following the exposure of user data.