Internet Archive Breached, Faces Cyberattacks

The Internet Archive has suffered a significant cyberattack, resulting in the exposure of 31 million user records due to a breach of a JavaScript library. The hacktivist group SN_Blackmeta claimed responsibility for concurrent DDoS attacks, which severely disrupted the Archive's services, including the Wayback Machine. Although the group cited U.S. support for Israel as their motivation, they are not confirmed to be behind the data breach itself. Founder Brewster Kahle has confirmed the breach and stated that security measures are being enhanced while advising users to change their passwords. The attacks have sparked criticism given the Internet Archive's role in digital preservation. Despite the breach, the organization continues to prioritize data security over service availability.