The Internet Archive, a non-profit organization dedicated to preserving cultural heritage online, has been hacked. This cyberattack has exposed the personal information of 31 million users.
The Internet Archive CyberAttack
On X (formerly Twitter), SN_BlackMeta claimed responsibility for the attack on the non-profit organization’s site and suggested that more strikes were planned. The Internet Archive is well-known for its digital library and Wayback Machine.
Moreover, SN_BlackMeta was previously linked to an attack on a Middle Eastern financial institution earlier this year, and a security firm has tied it to a pro-Palestinian hacktivist group.
The compromised data includes encrypted passwords, email addresses, and other sensitive details. While the passwords were encrypted, experts warn that they could potentially be decrypted. As a precaution, the Internet Archive has advised affected users to change their passwords immediately.
The breach has caused significant disruption to the non-profit organization’s services, with the organization experiencing intermittent outages due to the ongoing attacks. The incident highlights the vulnerability of even large-scale online platforms to cyber threats.
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