History is under attack

18/10/2024 10 min

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Episode Synopsis

The internet archive, known for its "Wayback Machine" that preserves web history, has been targeted by hackers. The hackers, claiming to be a group called "Black Meta," have launched a series of attacks including a data breach exposing millions of email addresses, a legal battle over copyright infringement, a website defacement, and denial-of-service attacks, which have taken the website offline. The group claims to be protesting the situation in the Middle East, but the motive remains unclear. The internet archive's importance is highlighted by its vast collection of archived webpages, which serve as a valuable historical record of the internet.