Jan 2, 2025… You could be focused outward today and feel a sense of belonging. If you feel especially supported by a person or group today, the vibe will also great to show your appreciation. Showing gratitude for the people around you can give you a boost of happiness, Aries. Finding creative ways to demonstrate your appreciation is apt to bring even greater ways to manifest your intentions as you go about your day.
The Internet Archive, a cornerstone of digital history preservation, faces unprecedented threats as hackers erase decades of online content, leaving researchers and the public in the dark.
In an alarming turn of events, the Internet Archive, a vital repository of digital history, has become the target of a devastating cyberattack. This assault on one of the internet’s most crucial archival services highlights the growing vulnerability of our digital past and raises serious concerns about the future of information preservation in the online age.
The attack on the Internet Archive is not an isolated incident but part of a broader trend threatening the integrity of digital information. Over the past decade, a quarter of web pages have vanished, leaving significant gaps in the collective online memory. This erosion of digital history is compounded by increasing instances of online censorship and content removal on major platforms, normalizing the practice of information suppression.
The recent cyberattack on the Internet Archive was particularly severe, resulting in a data breach affecting millions of users. The assault led to the “defacement of our website” and a breach of usernames, emails, and passwords, founder of the Internet Archive Brewster Kahle wrote on X. A hacker group called “SN_BLACKMETA” claimed responsibility, citing political motivations related to the Internet Archive’s association with the United States.
Yesterday's DDOS attack on @internetarchive repeated today. We are working to bring https://t.co/Hk02WjumkL back online.
— Brewster Kahle (@brewster_kahle) October 9, 2024
The Internet Archive, founded in 1996, has been a cornerstone of digital preservation, housing an astounding 866 billion web pages, 44 million books, and 10.6 million videos. Its Wayback Machine has been an invaluable tool for researchers, journalists, and the general public, allowing access to historical versions of websites and serving as a critical citation source for platforms like Wikipedia.
The attack on the Internet Archive is symptomatic of a larger crisis in digital preservation. As Mark Graham, a digital preservation expert, points out, “More and more of our intellectual endeavors, more of our entertainment, more of our news, and more of our conversations exist only in a digital environment.” This digital-first reality makes the preservation of online content more critical than ever.
The threats to digital history extend beyond cyberattacks. Legal challenges, such as a recent court ruling against the Internet Archive for lending digital copies of books, pose financial risks to the organization. Additionally, the discontinuation of services like Google’s cache and Amazon’s Alexa web ranking tool further limits access to historical web content and metrics for assessing online information.
Despite these challenges, efforts to preserve digital history continue. Informal groups and dedicated archivists work tirelessly to save digital content, facing risks ranging from financial threats to technical challenges and legal battles. The Internet Archive, in particular, has shown resilience in the face of adversity.
“While the Wayback Machine has been in read-only mode, web crawling and archiving have continued. Those materials will be available via the Wayback Machine as services are secured,” wrote Chris Freeland, a librarian at the Internet Archive.
As the digital landscape continues to evolve and the risks of censorship abound, the importance of preserving online history becomes increasingly apparent. The recent attacks on the Internet Archive serve as a stark reminder of the fragility of digital information and the need for robust systems to protect and preserve our collective online memory. Without concerted efforts to safeguard digital history, we risk losing vast swaths of knowledge and cultural heritage to the ephemeral nature of the internet.
The Internet Archive, a cornerstone of digital history preservation, faces unprecedented threats as hackers erase decades of online content, leaving researchers and the public in the dark.
In an alarming turn of events, the Internet Archive, a vital repository of digital history, has become the target of a devastating cyberattack. This assault on one of the internet’s most crucial archival services highlights the growing vulnerability of our digital past and raises serious concerns about the future of information preservation in the online age.
The attack on the Internet Archive is not an isolated incident but part of a broader trend threatening the integrity of digital information. Over the past decade, a quarter of web pages have vanished, leaving significant gaps in the collective online memory. This erosion of digital history is compounded by increasing instances of online censorship and content removal on major platforms, normalizing the practice of information suppression.
The recent cyberattack on the Internet Archive was particularly severe, resulting in a data breach affecting millions of users. The assault led to the “defacement of our website” and a breach of usernames, emails, and passwords, founder of the Internet Archive Brewster Kahle wrote on X. A hacker group called “SN_BLACKMETA” claimed responsibility, citing political motivations related to the Internet Archive’s association with the United States.
Yesterday's DDOS attack on @internetarchive repeated today. We are working to bring https://t.co/Hk02WjumkL back online.
— Brewster Kahle (@brewster_kahle) October 9, 2024
The Internet Archive, founded in 1996, has been a cornerstone of digital preservation, housing an astounding 866 billion web pages, 44 million books, and 10.6 million videos. Its Wayback Machine has been an invaluable tool for researchers, journalists, and the general public, allowing access to historical versions of websites and serving as a critical citation source for platforms like Wikipedia.
The attack on the Internet Archive is symptomatic of a larger crisis in digital preservation. As Mark Graham, a digital preservation expert, points out, “More and more of our intellectual endeavors, more of our entertainment, more of our news, and more of our conversations exist only in a digital environment.” This digital-first reality makes the preservation of online content more critical than ever.
The threats to digital history extend beyond cyberattacks. Legal challenges, such as a recent court ruling against the Internet Archive for lending digital copies of books, pose financial risks to the organization. Additionally, the discontinuation of services like Google’s cache and Amazon’s Alexa web ranking tool further limits access to historical web content and metrics for assessing online information.
Despite these challenges, efforts to preserve digital history continue. Informal groups and dedicated archivists work tirelessly to save digital content, facing risks ranging from financial threats to technical challenges and legal battles. The Internet Archive, in particular, has shown resilience in the face of adversity.
“While the Wayback Machine has been in read-only mode, web crawling and archiving have continued. Those materials will be available via the Wayback Machine as services are secured,” wrote Chris Freeland, a librarian at the Internet Archive.
As the digital landscape continues to evolve and the risks of censorship abound, the importance of preserving online history becomes increasingly apparent. The recent attacks on the Internet Archive serve as a stark reminder of the fragility of digital information and the need for robust systems to protect and preserve our collective online memory. Without concerted efforts to safeguard digital history, we risk losing vast swaths of knowledge and cultural heritage to the ephemeral nature of the internet.
The Internet Archive, a cornerstone of digital history preservation, faces unprecedented threats as hackers erase decades of online content, leaving researchers and the public in the dark.
In an alarming turn of events, the Internet Archive, a vital repository of digital history, has become the target of a devastating cyberattack. This assault on one of the internet’s most crucial archival services highlights the growing vulnerability of our digital past and raises serious concerns about the future of information preservation in the online age.
The attack on the Internet Archive is not an isolated incident but part of a broader trend threatening the integrity of digital information. Over the past decade, a quarter of web pages have vanished, leaving significant gaps in the collective online memory. This erosion of digital history is compounded by increasing instances of online censorship and content removal on major platforms, normalizing the practice of information suppression.
The recent cyberattack on the Internet Archive was particularly severe, resulting in a data breach affecting millions of users. The assault led to the “defacement of our website” and a breach of usernames, emails, and passwords, founder of the Internet Archive Brewster Kahle wrote on X. A hacker group called “SN_BLACKMETA” claimed responsibility, citing political motivations related to the Internet Archive’s association with the United States.
Yesterday's DDOS attack on @internetarchive repeated today. We are working to bring https://t.co/Hk02WjumkL back online.
— Brewster Kahle (@brewster_kahle) October 9, 2024
The Internet Archive, founded in 1996, has been a cornerstone of digital preservation, housing an astounding 866 billion web pages, 44 million books, and 10.6 million videos. Its Wayback Machine has been an invaluable tool for researchers, journalists, and the general public, allowing access to historical versions of websites and serving as a critical citation source for platforms like Wikipedia.
The attack on the Internet Archive is symptomatic of a larger crisis in digital preservation. As Mark Graham, a digital preservation expert, points out, “More and more of our intellectual endeavors, more of our entertainment, more of our news, and more of our conversations exist only in a digital environment.” This digital-first reality makes the preservation of online content more critical than ever.
The threats to digital history extend beyond cyberattacks. Legal challenges, such as a recent court ruling against the Internet Archive for lending digital copies of books, pose financial risks to the organization. Additionally, the discontinuation of services like Google’s cache and Amazon’s Alexa web ranking tool further limits access to historical web content and metrics for assessing online information.
Despite these challenges, efforts to preserve digital history continue. Informal groups and dedicated archivists work tirelessly to save digital content, facing risks ranging from financial threats to technical challenges and legal battles. The Internet Archive, in particular, has shown resilience in the face of adversity.
“While the Wayback Machine has been in read-only mode, web crawling and archiving have continued. Those materials will be available via the Wayback Machine as services are secured,” wrote Chris Freeland, a librarian at the Internet Archive.
As the digital landscape continues to evolve and the risks of censorship abound, the importance of preserving online history becomes increasingly apparent. The recent attacks on the Internet Archive serve as a stark reminder of the fragility of digital information and the need for robust systems to protect and preserve our collective online memory. Without concerted efforts to safeguard digital history, we risk losing vast swaths of knowledge and cultural heritage to the ephemeral nature of the internet.
The Internet Archive, a cornerstone of digital history preservation, faces unprecedented threats as hackers erase decades of online content, leaving researchers and the public in the dark.
In an alarming turn of events, the Internet Archive, a vital repository of digital history, has become the target of a devastating cyberattack. This assault on one of the internet’s most crucial archival services highlights the growing vulnerability of our digital past and raises serious concerns about the future of information preservation in the online age.
The attack on the Internet Archive is not an isolated incident but part of a broader trend threatening the integrity of digital information. Over the past decade, a quarter of web pages have vanished, leaving significant gaps in the collective online memory. This erosion of digital history is compounded by increasing instances of online censorship and content removal on major platforms, normalizing the practice of information suppression.
The recent cyberattack on the Internet Archive was particularly severe, resulting in a data breach affecting millions of users. The assault led to the “defacement of our website” and a breach of usernames, emails, and passwords, founder of the Internet Archive Brewster Kahle wrote on X. A hacker group called “SN_BLACKMETA” claimed responsibility, citing political motivations related to the Internet Archive’s association with the United States.
Yesterday's DDOS attack on @internetarchive repeated today. We are working to bring https://t.co/Hk02WjumkL back online.
— Brewster Kahle (@brewster_kahle) October 9, 2024
The Internet Archive, founded in 1996, has been a cornerstone of digital preservation, housing an astounding 866 billion web pages, 44 million books, and 10.6 million videos. Its Wayback Machine has been an invaluable tool for researchers, journalists, and the general public, allowing access to historical versions of websites and serving as a critical citation source for platforms like Wikipedia.
The attack on the Internet Archive is symptomatic of a larger crisis in digital preservation. As Mark Graham, a digital preservation expert, points out, “More and more of our intellectual endeavors, more of our entertainment, more of our news, and more of our conversations exist only in a digital environment.” This digital-first reality makes the preservation of online content more critical than ever.
The threats to digital history extend beyond cyberattacks. Legal challenges, such as a recent court ruling against the Internet Archive for lending digital copies of books, pose financial risks to the organization. Additionally, the discontinuation of services like Google’s cache and Amazon’s Alexa web ranking tool further limits access to historical web content and metrics for assessing online information.
Despite these challenges, efforts to preserve digital history continue. Informal groups and dedicated archivists work tirelessly to save digital content, facing risks ranging from financial threats to technical challenges and legal battles. The Internet Archive, in particular, has shown resilience in the face of adversity.
“While the Wayback Machine has been in read-only mode, web crawling and archiving have continued. Those materials will be available via the Wayback Machine as services are secured,” wrote Chris Freeland, a librarian at the Internet Archive.
As the digital landscape continues to evolve and the risks of censorship abound, the importance of preserving online history becomes increasingly apparent. The recent attacks on the Internet Archive serve as a stark reminder of the fragility of digital information and the need for robust systems to protect and preserve our collective online memory. Without concerted efforts to safeguard digital history, we risk losing vast swaths of knowledge and cultural heritage to the ephemeral nature of the internet.
The Internet Archive, a cornerstone of digital history preservation, faces unprecedented threats as hackers erase decades of online content, leaving researchers and the public in the dark.
In an alarming turn of events, the Internet Archive, a vital repository of digital history, has become the target of a devastating cyberattack. This assault on one of the internet’s most crucial archival services highlights the growing vulnerability of our digital past and raises serious concerns about the future of information preservation in the online age.
The attack on the Internet Archive is not an isolated incident but part of a broader trend threatening the integrity of digital information. Over the past decade, a quarter of web pages have vanished, leaving significant gaps in the collective online memory. This erosion of digital history is compounded by increasing instances of online censorship and content removal on major platforms, normalizing the practice of information suppression.
The recent cyberattack on the Internet Archive was particularly severe, resulting in a data breach affecting millions of users. The assault led to the “defacement of our website” and a breach of usernames, emails, and passwords, founder of the Internet Archive Brewster Kahle wrote on X. A hacker group called “SN_BLACKMETA” claimed responsibility, citing political motivations related to the Internet Archive’s association with the United States.
Yesterday's DDOS attack on @internetarchive repeated today. We are working to bring https://t.co/Hk02WjumkL back online.
— Brewster Kahle (@brewster_kahle) October 9, 2024
The Internet Archive, founded in 1996, has been a cornerstone of digital preservation, housing an astounding 866 billion web pages, 44 million books, and 10.6 million videos. Its Wayback Machine has been an invaluable tool for researchers, journalists, and the general public, allowing access to historical versions of websites and serving as a critical citation source for platforms like Wikipedia.
The attack on the Internet Archive is symptomatic of a larger crisis in digital preservation. As Mark Graham, a digital preservation expert, points out, “More and more of our intellectual endeavors, more of our entertainment, more of our news, and more of our conversations exist only in a digital environment.” This digital-first reality makes the preservation of online content more critical than ever.
The threats to digital history extend beyond cyberattacks. Legal challenges, such as a recent court ruling against the Internet Archive for lending digital copies of books, pose financial risks to the organization. Additionally, the discontinuation of services like Google’s cache and Amazon’s Alexa web ranking tool further limits access to historical web content and metrics for assessing online information.
Despite these challenges, efforts to preserve digital history continue. Informal groups and dedicated archivists work tirelessly to save digital content, facing risks ranging from financial threats to technical challenges and legal battles. The Internet Archive, in particular, has shown resilience in the face of adversity.
“While the Wayback Machine has been in read-only mode, web crawling and archiving have continued. Those materials will be available via the Wayback Machine as services are secured,” wrote Chris Freeland, a librarian at the Internet Archive.
As the digital landscape continues to evolve and the risks of censorship abound, the importance of preserving online history becomes increasingly apparent. The recent attacks on the Internet Archive serve as a stark reminder of the fragility of digital information and the need for robust systems to protect and preserve our collective online memory. Without concerted efforts to safeguard digital history, we risk losing vast swaths of knowledge and cultural heritage to the ephemeral nature of the internet.
The Internet Archive, a cornerstone of digital history preservation, faces unprecedented threats as hackers erase decades of online content, leaving researchers and the public in the dark.
In an alarming turn of events, the Internet Archive, a vital repository of digital history, has become the target of a devastating cyberattack. This assault on one of the internet’s most crucial archival services highlights the growing vulnerability of our digital past and raises serious concerns about the future of information preservation in the online age.
The attack on the Internet Archive is not an isolated incident but part of a broader trend threatening the integrity of digital information. Over the past decade, a quarter of web pages have vanished, leaving significant gaps in the collective online memory. This erosion of digital history is compounded by increasing instances of online censorship and content removal on major platforms, normalizing the practice of information suppression.
The recent cyberattack on the Internet Archive was particularly severe, resulting in a data breach affecting millions of users. The assault led to the “defacement of our website” and a breach of usernames, emails, and passwords, founder of the Internet Archive Brewster Kahle wrote on X. A hacker group called “SN_BLACKMETA” claimed responsibility, citing political motivations related to the Internet Archive’s association with the United States.
Yesterday's DDOS attack on @internetarchive repeated today. We are working to bring https://t.co/Hk02WjumkL back online.
— Brewster Kahle (@brewster_kahle) October 9, 2024
The Internet Archive, founded in 1996, has been a cornerstone of digital preservation, housing an astounding 866 billion web pages, 44 million books, and 10.6 million videos. Its Wayback Machine has been an invaluable tool for researchers, journalists, and the general public, allowing access to historical versions of websites and serving as a critical citation source for platforms like Wikipedia.
The attack on the Internet Archive is symptomatic of a larger crisis in digital preservation. As Mark Graham, a digital preservation expert, points out, “More and more of our intellectual endeavors, more of our entertainment, more of our news, and more of our conversations exist only in a digital environment.” This digital-first reality makes the preservation of online content more critical than ever.
The threats to digital history extend beyond cyberattacks. Legal challenges, such as a recent court ruling against the Internet Archive for lending digital copies of books, pose financial risks to the organization. Additionally, the discontinuation of services like Google’s cache and Amazon’s Alexa web ranking tool further limits access to historical web content and metrics for assessing online information.
Despite these challenges, efforts to preserve digital history continue. Informal groups and dedicated archivists work tirelessly to save digital content, facing risks ranging from financial threats to technical challenges and legal battles. The Internet Archive, in particular, has shown resilience in the face of adversity.
“While the Wayback Machine has been in read-only mode, web crawling and archiving have continued. Those materials will be available via the Wayback Machine as services are secured,” wrote Chris Freeland, a librarian at the Internet Archive.
As the digital landscape continues to evolve and the risks of censorship abound, the importance of preserving online history becomes increasingly apparent. The recent attacks on the Internet Archive serve as a stark reminder of the fragility of digital information and the need for robust systems to protect and preserve our collective online memory. Without concerted efforts to safeguard digital history, we risk losing vast swaths of knowledge and cultural heritage to the ephemeral nature of the internet.
Jan 2, 2025… You could face some unexpected changes in your life, Aquarius. Today’s energy will be full of little surprises that can help you mix things up. Sure, it can be a little bit uncomfortable, but the truth is that you may have been feeling a little bored or stale. This vibe can renew the way you look at life when you’re open and let the energy flow through you.
The Internet Archive, a cornerstone of digital history preservation, faces unprecedented threats as hackers erase decades of online content, leaving researchers and the public in the dark.
In an alarming turn of events, the Internet Archive, a vital repository of digital history, has become the target of a devastating cyberattack. This assault on one of the internet’s most crucial archival services highlights the growing vulnerability of our digital past and raises serious concerns about the future of information preservation in the online age.
The attack on the Internet Archive is not an isolated incident but part of a broader trend threatening the integrity of digital information. Over the past decade, a quarter of web pages have vanished, leaving significant gaps in the collective online memory. This erosion of digital history is compounded by increasing instances of online censorship and content removal on major platforms, normalizing the practice of information suppression.
The recent cyberattack on the Internet Archive was particularly severe, resulting in a data breach affecting millions of users. The assault led to the “defacement of our website” and a breach of usernames, emails, and passwords, founder of the Internet Archive Brewster Kahle wrote on X. A hacker group called “SN_BLACKMETA” claimed responsibility, citing political motivations related to the Internet Archive’s association with the United States.
Yesterday's DDOS attack on @internetarchive repeated today. We are working to bring https://t.co/Hk02WjumkL back online.
— Brewster Kahle (@brewster_kahle) October 9, 2024
The Internet Archive, founded in 1996, has been a cornerstone of digital preservation, housing an astounding 866 billion web pages, 44 million books, and 10.6 million videos. Its Wayback Machine has been an invaluable tool for researchers, journalists, and the general public, allowing access to historical versions of websites and serving as a critical citation source for platforms like Wikipedia.
The attack on the Internet Archive is symptomatic of a larger crisis in digital preservation. As Mark Graham, a digital preservation expert, points out, “More and more of our intellectual endeavors, more of our entertainment, more of our news, and more of our conversations exist only in a digital environment.” This digital-first reality makes the preservation of online content more critical than ever.
The threats to digital history extend beyond cyberattacks. Legal challenges, such as a recent court ruling against the Internet Archive for lending digital copies of books, pose financial risks to the organization. Additionally, the discontinuation of services like Google’s cache and Amazon’s Alexa web ranking tool further limits access to historical web content and metrics for assessing online information.
Despite these challenges, efforts to preserve digital history continue. Informal groups and dedicated archivists work tirelessly to save digital content, facing risks ranging from financial threats to technical challenges and legal battles. The Internet Archive, in particular, has shown resilience in the face of adversity.
“While the Wayback Machine has been in read-only mode, web crawling and archiving have continued. Those materials will be available via the Wayback Machine as services are secured,” wrote Chris Freeland, a librarian at the Internet Archive.
As the digital landscape continues to evolve and the risks of censorship abound, the importance of preserving online history becomes increasingly apparent. The recent attacks on the Internet Archive serve as a stark reminder of the fragility of digital information and the need for robust systems to protect and preserve our collective online memory. Without concerted efforts to safeguard digital history, we risk losing vast swaths of knowledge and cultural heritage to the ephemeral nature of the internet.
The Internet Archive, a cornerstone of digital history preservation, faces unprecedented threats as hackers erase decades of online content, leaving researchers and the public in the dark.
In an alarming turn of events, the Internet Archive, a vital repository of digital history, has become the target of a devastating cyberattack. This assault on one of the internet’s most crucial archival services highlights the growing vulnerability of our digital past and raises serious concerns about the future of information preservation in the online age.
The attack on the Internet Archive is not an isolated incident but part of a broader trend threatening the integrity of digital information. Over the past decade, a quarter of web pages have vanished, leaving significant gaps in the collective online memory. This erosion of digital history is compounded by increasing instances of online censorship and content removal on major platforms, normalizing the practice of information suppression.
The recent cyberattack on the Internet Archive was particularly severe, resulting in a data breach affecting millions of users. The assault led to the “defacement of our website” and a breach of usernames, emails, and passwords, founder of the Internet Archive Brewster Kahle wrote on X. A hacker group called “SN_BLACKMETA” claimed responsibility, citing political motivations related to the Internet Archive’s association with the United States.
Yesterday's DDOS attack on @internetarchive repeated today. We are working to bring https://t.co/Hk02WjumkL back online.
— Brewster Kahle (@brewster_kahle) October 9, 2024
The Internet Archive, founded in 1996, has been a cornerstone of digital preservation, housing an astounding 866 billion web pages, 44 million books, and 10.6 million videos. Its Wayback Machine has been an invaluable tool for researchers, journalists, and the general public, allowing access to historical versions of websites and serving as a critical citation source for platforms like Wikipedia.
The attack on the Internet Archive is symptomatic of a larger crisis in digital preservation. As Mark Graham, a digital preservation expert, points out, “More and more of our intellectual endeavors, more of our entertainment, more of our news, and more of our conversations exist only in a digital environment.” This digital-first reality makes the preservation of online content more critical than ever.
The threats to digital history extend beyond cyberattacks. Legal challenges, such as a recent court ruling against the Internet Archive for lending digital copies of books, pose financial risks to the organization. Additionally, the discontinuation of services like Google’s cache and Amazon’s Alexa web ranking tool further limits access to historical web content and metrics for assessing online information.
Despite these challenges, efforts to preserve digital history continue. Informal groups and dedicated archivists work tirelessly to save digital content, facing risks ranging from financial threats to technical challenges and legal battles. The Internet Archive, in particular, has shown resilience in the face of adversity.
“While the Wayback Machine has been in read-only mode, web crawling and archiving have continued. Those materials will be available via the Wayback Machine as services are secured,” wrote Chris Freeland, a librarian at the Internet Archive.
As the digital landscape continues to evolve and the risks of censorship abound, the importance of preserving online history becomes increasingly apparent. The recent attacks on the Internet Archive serve as a stark reminder of the fragility of digital information and the need for robust systems to protect and preserve our collective online memory. Without concerted efforts to safeguard digital history, we risk losing vast swaths of knowledge and cultural heritage to the ephemeral nature of the internet.
The Internet Archive, a cornerstone of digital history preservation, faces unprecedented threats as hackers erase decades of online content, leaving researchers and the public in the dark.
In an alarming turn of events, the Internet Archive, a vital repository of digital history, has become the target of a devastating cyberattack. This assault on one of the internet’s most crucial archival services highlights the growing vulnerability of our digital past and raises serious concerns about the future of information preservation in the online age.
The attack on the Internet Archive is not an isolated incident but part of a broader trend threatening the integrity of digital information. Over the past decade, a quarter of web pages have vanished, leaving significant gaps in the collective online memory. This erosion of digital history is compounded by increasing instances of online censorship and content removal on major platforms, normalizing the practice of information suppression.
The recent cyberattack on the Internet Archive was particularly severe, resulting in a data breach affecting millions of users. The assault led to the “defacement of our website” and a breach of usernames, emails, and passwords, founder of the Internet Archive Brewster Kahle wrote on X. A hacker group called “SN_BLACKMETA” claimed responsibility, citing political motivations related to the Internet Archive’s association with the United States.
Yesterday's DDOS attack on @internetarchive repeated today. We are working to bring https://t.co/Hk02WjumkL back online.
— Brewster Kahle (@brewster_kahle) October 9, 2024
The Internet Archive, founded in 1996, has been a cornerstone of digital preservation, housing an astounding 866 billion web pages, 44 million books, and 10.6 million videos. Its Wayback Machine has been an invaluable tool for researchers, journalists, and the general public, allowing access to historical versions of websites and serving as a critical citation source for platforms like Wikipedia.
The attack on the Internet Archive is symptomatic of a larger crisis in digital preservation. As Mark Graham, a digital preservation expert, points out, “More and more of our intellectual endeavors, more of our entertainment, more of our news, and more of our conversations exist only in a digital environment.” This digital-first reality makes the preservation of online content more critical than ever.
The threats to digital history extend beyond cyberattacks. Legal challenges, such as a recent court ruling against the Internet Archive for lending digital copies of books, pose financial risks to the organization. Additionally, the discontinuation of services like Google’s cache and Amazon’s Alexa web ranking tool further limits access to historical web content and metrics for assessing online information.
Despite these challenges, efforts to preserve digital history continue. Informal groups and dedicated archivists work tirelessly to save digital content, facing risks ranging from financial threats to technical challenges and legal battles. The Internet Archive, in particular, has shown resilience in the face of adversity.
“While the Wayback Machine has been in read-only mode, web crawling and archiving have continued. Those materials will be available via the Wayback Machine as services are secured,” wrote Chris Freeland, a librarian at the Internet Archive.
As the digital landscape continues to evolve and the risks of censorship abound, the importance of preserving online history becomes increasingly apparent. The recent attacks on the Internet Archive serve as a stark reminder of the fragility of digital information and the need for robust systems to protect and preserve our collective online memory. Without concerted efforts to safeguard digital history, we risk losing vast swaths of knowledge and cultural heritage to the ephemeral nature of the internet.
The Internet Archive, a cornerstone of digital history preservation, faces unprecedented threats as hackers erase decades of online content, leaving researchers and the public in the dark.
In an alarming turn of events, the Internet Archive, a vital repository of digital history, has become the target of a devastating cyberattack. This assault on one of the internet’s most crucial archival services highlights the growing vulnerability of our digital past and raises serious concerns about the future of information preservation in the online age.
The attack on the Internet Archive is not an isolated incident but part of a broader trend threatening the integrity of digital information. Over the past decade, a quarter of web pages have vanished, leaving significant gaps in the collective online memory. This erosion of digital history is compounded by increasing instances of online censorship and content removal on major platforms, normalizing the practice of information suppression.
The recent cyberattack on the Internet Archive was particularly severe, resulting in a data breach affecting millions of users. The assault led to the “defacement of our website” and a breach of usernames, emails, and passwords, founder of the Internet Archive Brewster Kahle wrote on X. A hacker group called “SN_BLACKMETA” claimed responsibility, citing political motivations related to the Internet Archive’s association with the United States.
Yesterday's DDOS attack on @internetarchive repeated today. We are working to bring https://t.co/Hk02WjumkL back online.
— Brewster Kahle (@brewster_kahle) October 9, 2024
The Internet Archive, founded in 1996, has been a cornerstone of digital preservation, housing an astounding 866 billion web pages, 44 million books, and 10.6 million videos. Its Wayback Machine has been an invaluable tool for researchers, journalists, and the general public, allowing access to historical versions of websites and serving as a critical citation source for platforms like Wikipedia.
The attack on the Internet Archive is symptomatic of a larger crisis in digital preservation. As Mark Graham, a digital preservation expert, points out, “More and more of our intellectual endeavors, more of our entertainment, more of our news, and more of our conversations exist only in a digital environment.” This digital-first reality makes the preservation of online content more critical than ever.
The threats to digital history extend beyond cyberattacks. Legal challenges, such as a recent court ruling against the Internet Archive for lending digital copies of books, pose financial risks to the organization. Additionally, the discontinuation of services like Google’s cache and Amazon’s Alexa web ranking tool further limits access to historical web content and metrics for assessing online information.
Despite these challenges, efforts to preserve digital history continue. Informal groups and dedicated archivists work tirelessly to save digital content, facing risks ranging from financial threats to technical challenges and legal battles. The Internet Archive, in particular, has shown resilience in the face of adversity.
“While the Wayback Machine has been in read-only mode, web crawling and archiving have continued. Those materials will be available via the Wayback Machine as services are secured,” wrote Chris Freeland, a librarian at the Internet Archive.
As the digital landscape continues to evolve and the risks of censorship abound, the importance of preserving online history becomes increasingly apparent. The recent attacks on the Internet Archive serve as a stark reminder of the fragility of digital information and the need for robust systems to protect and preserve our collective online memory. Without concerted efforts to safeguard digital history, we risk losing vast swaths of knowledge and cultural heritage to the ephemeral nature of the internet.
The Internet Archive, a cornerstone of digital history preservation, faces unprecedented threats as hackers erase decades of online content, leaving researchers and the public in the dark.
In an alarming turn of events, the Internet Archive, a vital repository of digital history, has become the target of a devastating cyberattack. This assault on one of the internet’s most crucial archival services highlights the growing vulnerability of our digital past and raises serious concerns about the future of information preservation in the online age.
The attack on the Internet Archive is not an isolated incident but part of a broader trend threatening the integrity of digital information. Over the past decade, a quarter of web pages have vanished, leaving significant gaps in the collective online memory. This erosion of digital history is compounded by increasing instances of online censorship and content removal on major platforms, normalizing the practice of information suppression.
The recent cyberattack on the Internet Archive was particularly severe, resulting in a data breach affecting millions of users. The assault led to the “defacement of our website” and a breach of usernames, emails, and passwords, founder of the Internet Archive Brewster Kahle wrote on X. A hacker group called “SN_BLACKMETA” claimed responsibility, citing political motivations related to the Internet Archive’s association with the United States.
Yesterday's DDOS attack on @internetarchive repeated today. We are working to bring https://t.co/Hk02WjumkL back online.
— Brewster Kahle (@brewster_kahle) October 9, 2024
The Internet Archive, founded in 1996, has been a cornerstone of digital preservation, housing an astounding 866 billion web pages, 44 million books, and 10.6 million videos. Its Wayback Machine has been an invaluable tool for researchers, journalists, and the general public, allowing access to historical versions of websites and serving as a critical citation source for platforms like Wikipedia.
The attack on the Internet Archive is symptomatic of a larger crisis in digital preservation. As Mark Graham, a digital preservation expert, points out, “More and more of our intellectual endeavors, more of our entertainment, more of our news, and more of our conversations exist only in a digital environment.” This digital-first reality makes the preservation of online content more critical than ever.
The threats to digital history extend beyond cyberattacks. Legal challenges, such as a recent court ruling against the Internet Archive for lending digital copies of books, pose financial risks to the organization. Additionally, the discontinuation of services like Google’s cache and Amazon’s Alexa web ranking tool further limits access to historical web content and metrics for assessing online information.
Despite these challenges, efforts to preserve digital history continue. Informal groups and dedicated archivists work tirelessly to save digital content, facing risks ranging from financial threats to technical challenges and legal battles. The Internet Archive, in particular, has shown resilience in the face of adversity.
“While the Wayback Machine has been in read-only mode, web crawling and archiving have continued. Those materials will be available via the Wayback Machine as services are secured,” wrote Chris Freeland, a librarian at the Internet Archive.
As the digital landscape continues to evolve and the risks of censorship abound, the importance of preserving online history becomes increasingly apparent. The recent attacks on the Internet Archive serve as a stark reminder of the fragility of digital information and the need for robust systems to protect and preserve our collective online memory. Without concerted efforts to safeguard digital history, we risk losing vast swaths of knowledge and cultural heritage to the ephemeral nature of the internet.
The Internet Archive, a cornerstone of digital history preservation, faces unprecedented threats as hackers erase decades of online content, leaving researchers and the public in the dark.
In an alarming turn of events, the Internet Archive, a vital repository of digital history, has become the target of a devastating cyberattack. This assault on one of the internet’s most crucial archival services highlights the growing vulnerability of our digital past and raises serious concerns about the future of information preservation in the online age.
The attack on the Internet Archive is not an isolated incident but part of a broader trend threatening the integrity of digital information. Over the past decade, a quarter of web pages have vanished, leaving significant gaps in the collective online memory. This erosion of digital history is compounded by increasing instances of online censorship and content removal on major platforms, normalizing the practice of information suppression.
The recent cyberattack on the Internet Archive was particularly severe, resulting in a data breach affecting millions of users. The assault led to the “defacement of our website” and a breach of usernames, emails, and passwords, founder of the Internet Archive Brewster Kahle wrote on X. A hacker group called “SN_BLACKMETA” claimed responsibility, citing political motivations related to the Internet Archive’s association with the United States.
Yesterday's DDOS attack on @internetarchive repeated today. We are working to bring https://t.co/Hk02WjumkL back online.
— Brewster Kahle (@brewster_kahle) October 9, 2024
The Internet Archive, founded in 1996, has been a cornerstone of digital preservation, housing an astounding 866 billion web pages, 44 million books, and 10.6 million videos. Its Wayback Machine has been an invaluable tool for researchers, journalists, and the general public, allowing access to historical versions of websites and serving as a critical citation source for platforms like Wikipedia.
The attack on the Internet Archive is symptomatic of a larger crisis in digital preservation. As Mark Graham, a digital preservation expert, points out, “More and more of our intellectual endeavors, more of our entertainment, more of our news, and more of our conversations exist only in a digital environment.” This digital-first reality makes the preservation of online content more critical than ever.
The threats to digital history extend beyond cyberattacks. Legal challenges, such as a recent court ruling against the Internet Archive for lending digital copies of books, pose financial risks to the organization. Additionally, the discontinuation of services like Google’s cache and Amazon’s Alexa web ranking tool further limits access to historical web content and metrics for assessing online information.
Despite these challenges, efforts to preserve digital history continue. Informal groups and dedicated archivists work tirelessly to save digital content, facing risks ranging from financial threats to technical challenges and legal battles. The Internet Archive, in particular, has shown resilience in the face of adversity.
“While the Wayback Machine has been in read-only mode, web crawling and archiving have continued. Those materials will be available via the Wayback Machine as services are secured,” wrote Chris Freeland, a librarian at the Internet Archive.
As the digital landscape continues to evolve and the risks of censorship abound, the importance of preserving online history becomes increasingly apparent. The recent attacks on the Internet Archive serve as a stark reminder of the fragility of digital information and the need for robust systems to protect and preserve our collective online memory. Without concerted efforts to safeguard digital history, we risk losing vast swaths of knowledge and cultural heritage to the ephemeral nature of the internet.
Jan 2, 2025… You could face some unexpected changes in your life, Aquarius. Today’s energy will be full of little surprises that can help you mix things up. Sure, it can be a little bit uncomfortable, but the truth is that you may have been feeling a little bored or stale. This vibe can renew the way you look at life when you’re open and let the energy flow through you.
The Internet Archive, a cornerstone of digital history preservation, faces unprecedented threats as hackers erase decades of online content, leaving researchers and the public in the dark.
In an alarming turn of events, the Internet Archive, a vital repository of digital history, has become the target of a devastating cyberattack. This assault on one of the internet’s most crucial archival services highlights the growing vulnerability of our digital past and raises serious concerns about the future of information preservation in the online age.
The attack on the Internet Archive is not an isolated incident but part of a broader trend threatening the integrity of digital information. Over the past decade, a quarter of web pages have vanished, leaving significant gaps in the collective online memory. This erosion of digital history is compounded by increasing instances of online censorship and content removal on major platforms, normalizing the practice of information suppression.
The recent cyberattack on the Internet Archive was particularly severe, resulting in a data breach affecting millions of users. The assault led to the “defacement of our website” and a breach of usernames, emails, and passwords, founder of the Internet Archive Brewster Kahle wrote on X. A hacker group called “SN_BLACKMETA” claimed responsibility, citing political motivations related to the Internet Archive’s association with the United States.
Yesterday's DDOS attack on @internetarchive repeated today. We are working to bring https://t.co/Hk02WjumkL back online.
— Brewster Kahle (@brewster_kahle) October 9, 2024
The Internet Archive, founded in 1996, has been a cornerstone of digital preservation, housing an astounding 866 billion web pages, 44 million books, and 10.6 million videos. Its Wayback Machine has been an invaluable tool for researchers, journalists, and the general public, allowing access to historical versions of websites and serving as a critical citation source for platforms like Wikipedia.
The attack on the Internet Archive is symptomatic of a larger crisis in digital preservation. As Mark Graham, a digital preservation expert, points out, “More and more of our intellectual endeavors, more of our entertainment, more of our news, and more of our conversations exist only in a digital environment.” This digital-first reality makes the preservation of online content more critical than ever.
The threats to digital history extend beyond cyberattacks. Legal challenges, such as a recent court ruling against the Internet Archive for lending digital copies of books, pose financial risks to the organization. Additionally, the discontinuation of services like Google’s cache and Amazon’s Alexa web ranking tool further limits access to historical web content and metrics for assessing online information.
Despite these challenges, efforts to preserve digital history continue. Informal groups and dedicated archivists work tirelessly to save digital content, facing risks ranging from financial threats to technical challenges and legal battles. The Internet Archive, in particular, has shown resilience in the face of adversity.
“While the Wayback Machine has been in read-only mode, web crawling and archiving have continued. Those materials will be available via the Wayback Machine as services are secured,” wrote Chris Freeland, a librarian at the Internet Archive.
As the digital landscape continues to evolve and the risks of censorship abound, the importance of preserving online history becomes increasingly apparent. The recent attacks on the Internet Archive serve as a stark reminder of the fragility of digital information and the need for robust systems to protect and preserve our collective online memory. Without concerted efforts to safeguard digital history, we risk losing vast swaths of knowledge and cultural heritage to the ephemeral nature of the internet.
The Internet Archive, a cornerstone of digital history preservation, faces unprecedented threats as hackers erase decades of online content, leaving researchers and the public in the dark.
In an alarming turn of events, the Internet Archive, a vital repository of digital history, has become the target of a devastating cyberattack. This assault on one of the internet’s most crucial archival services highlights the growing vulnerability of our digital past and raises serious concerns about the future of information preservation in the online age.
The attack on the Internet Archive is not an isolated incident but part of a broader trend threatening the integrity of digital information. Over the past decade, a quarter of web pages have vanished, leaving significant gaps in the collective online memory. This erosion of digital history is compounded by increasing instances of online censorship and content removal on major platforms, normalizing the practice of information suppression.
The recent cyberattack on the Internet Archive was particularly severe, resulting in a data breach affecting millions of users. The assault led to the “defacement of our website” and a breach of usernames, emails, and passwords, founder of the Internet Archive Brewster Kahle wrote on X. A hacker group called “SN_BLACKMETA” claimed responsibility, citing political motivations related to the Internet Archive’s association with the United States.
Yesterday's DDOS attack on @internetarchive repeated today. We are working to bring https://t.co/Hk02WjumkL back online.
— Brewster Kahle (@brewster_kahle) October 9, 2024
The Internet Archive, founded in 1996, has been a cornerstone of digital preservation, housing an astounding 866 billion web pages, 44 million books, and 10.6 million videos. Its Wayback Machine has been an invaluable tool for researchers, journalists, and the general public, allowing access to historical versions of websites and serving as a critical citation source for platforms like Wikipedia.
The attack on the Internet Archive is symptomatic of a larger crisis in digital preservation. As Mark Graham, a digital preservation expert, points out, “More and more of our intellectual endeavors, more of our entertainment, more of our news, and more of our conversations exist only in a digital environment.” This digital-first reality makes the preservation of online content more critical than ever.
The threats to digital history extend beyond cyberattacks. Legal challenges, such as a recent court ruling against the Internet Archive for lending digital copies of books, pose financial risks to the organization. Additionally, the discontinuation of services like Google’s cache and Amazon’s Alexa web ranking tool further limits access to historical web content and metrics for assessing online information.
Despite these challenges, efforts to preserve digital history continue. Informal groups and dedicated archivists work tirelessly to save digital content, facing risks ranging from financial threats to technical challenges and legal battles. The Internet Archive, in particular, has shown resilience in the face of adversity.
“While the Wayback Machine has been in read-only mode, web crawling and archiving have continued. Those materials will be available via the Wayback Machine as services are secured,” wrote Chris Freeland, a librarian at the Internet Archive.
As the digital landscape continues to evolve and the risks of censorship abound, the importance of preserving online history becomes increasingly apparent. The recent attacks on the Internet Archive serve as a stark reminder of the fragility of digital information and the need for robust systems to protect and preserve our collective online memory. Without concerted efforts to safeguard digital history, we risk losing vast swaths of knowledge and cultural heritage to the ephemeral nature of the internet.
The Internet Archive, a cornerstone of digital history preservation, faces unprecedented threats as hackers erase decades of online content, leaving researchers and the public in the dark.
In an alarming turn of events, the Internet Archive, a vital repository of digital history, has become the target of a devastating cyberattack. This assault on one of the internet’s most crucial archival services highlights the growing vulnerability of our digital past and raises serious concerns about the future of information preservation in the online age.
The attack on the Internet Archive is not an isolated incident but part of a broader trend threatening the integrity of digital information. Over the past decade, a quarter of web pages have vanished, leaving significant gaps in the collective online memory. This erosion of digital history is compounded by increasing instances of online censorship and content removal on major platforms, normalizing the practice of information suppression.
The recent cyberattack on the Internet Archive was particularly severe, resulting in a data breach affecting millions of users. The assault led to the “defacement of our website” and a breach of usernames, emails, and passwords, founder of the Internet Archive Brewster Kahle wrote on X. A hacker group called “SN_BLACKMETA” claimed responsibility, citing political motivations related to the Internet Archive’s association with the United States.
Yesterday's DDOS attack on @internetarchive repeated today. We are working to bring https://t.co/Hk02WjumkL back online.
— Brewster Kahle (@brewster_kahle) October 9, 2024
The Internet Archive, founded in 1996, has been a cornerstone of digital preservation, housing an astounding 866 billion web pages, 44 million books, and 10.6 million videos. Its Wayback Machine has been an invaluable tool for researchers, journalists, and the general public, allowing access to historical versions of websites and serving as a critical citation source for platforms like Wikipedia.
The attack on the Internet Archive is symptomatic of a larger crisis in digital preservation. As Mark Graham, a digital preservation expert, points out, “More and more of our intellectual endeavors, more of our entertainment, more of our news, and more of our conversations exist only in a digital environment.” This digital-first reality makes the preservation of online content more critical than ever.
The threats to digital history extend beyond cyberattacks. Legal challenges, such as a recent court ruling against the Internet Archive for lending digital copies of books, pose financial risks to the organization. Additionally, the discontinuation of services like Google’s cache and Amazon’s Alexa web ranking tool further limits access to historical web content and metrics for assessing online information.
Despite these challenges, efforts to preserve digital history continue. Informal groups and dedicated archivists work tirelessly to save digital content, facing risks ranging from financial threats to technical challenges and legal battles. The Internet Archive, in particular, has shown resilience in the face of adversity.
“While the Wayback Machine has been in read-only mode, web crawling and archiving have continued. Those materials will be available via the Wayback Machine as services are secured,” wrote Chris Freeland, a librarian at the Internet Archive.
As the digital landscape continues to evolve and the risks of censorship abound, the importance of preserving online history becomes increasingly apparent. The recent attacks on the Internet Archive serve as a stark reminder of the fragility of digital information and the need for robust systems to protect and preserve our collective online memory. Without concerted efforts to safeguard digital history, we risk losing vast swaths of knowledge and cultural heritage to the ephemeral nature of the internet.
The Internet Archive, a cornerstone of digital history preservation, faces unprecedented threats as hackers erase decades of online content, leaving researchers and the public in the dark.
In an alarming turn of events, the Internet Archive, a vital repository of digital history, has become the target of a devastating cyberattack. This assault on one of the internet’s most crucial archival services highlights the growing vulnerability of our digital past and raises serious concerns about the future of information preservation in the online age.
The attack on the Internet Archive is not an isolated incident but part of a broader trend threatening the integrity of digital information. Over the past decade, a quarter of web pages have vanished, leaving significant gaps in the collective online memory. This erosion of digital history is compounded by increasing instances of online censorship and content removal on major platforms, normalizing the practice of information suppression.
The recent cyberattack on the Internet Archive was particularly severe, resulting in a data breach affecting millions of users. The assault led to the “defacement of our website” and a breach of usernames, emails, and passwords, founder of the Internet Archive Brewster Kahle wrote on X. A hacker group called “SN_BLACKMETA” claimed responsibility, citing political motivations related to the Internet Archive’s association with the United States.
Yesterday's DDOS attack on @internetarchive repeated today. We are working to bring https://t.co/Hk02WjumkL back online.
— Brewster Kahle (@brewster_kahle) October 9, 2024
The Internet Archive, founded in 1996, has been a cornerstone of digital preservation, housing an astounding 866 billion web pages, 44 million books, and 10.6 million videos. Its Wayback Machine has been an invaluable tool for researchers, journalists, and the general public, allowing access to historical versions of websites and serving as a critical citation source for platforms like Wikipedia.
The attack on the Internet Archive is symptomatic of a larger crisis in digital preservation. As Mark Graham, a digital preservation expert, points out, “More and more of our intellectual endeavors, more of our entertainment, more of our news, and more of our conversations exist only in a digital environment.” This digital-first reality makes the preservation of online content more critical than ever.
The threats to digital history extend beyond cyberattacks. Legal challenges, such as a recent court ruling against the Internet Archive for lending digital copies of books, pose financial risks to the organization. Additionally, the discontinuation of services like Google’s cache and Amazon’s Alexa web ranking tool further limits access to historical web content and metrics for assessing online information.
Despite these challenges, efforts to preserve digital history continue. Informal groups and dedicated archivists work tirelessly to save digital content, facing risks ranging from financial threats to technical challenges and legal battles. The Internet Archive, in particular, has shown resilience in the face of adversity.
“While the Wayback Machine has been in read-only mode, web crawling and archiving have continued. Those materials will be available via the Wayback Machine as services are secured,” wrote Chris Freeland, a librarian at the Internet Archive.
As the digital landscape continues to evolve and the risks of censorship abound, the importance of preserving online history becomes increasingly apparent. The recent attacks on the Internet Archive serve as a stark reminder of the fragility of digital information and the need for robust systems to protect and preserve our collective online memory. Without concerted efforts to safeguard digital history, we risk losing vast swaths of knowledge and cultural heritage to the ephemeral nature of the internet.
The Internet Archive, a cornerstone of digital history preservation, faces unprecedented threats as hackers erase decades of online content, leaving researchers and the public in the dark.
In an alarming turn of events, the Internet Archive, a vital repository of digital history, has become the target of a devastating cyberattack. This assault on one of the internet’s most crucial archival services highlights the growing vulnerability of our digital past and raises serious concerns about the future of information preservation in the online age.
The attack on the Internet Archive is not an isolated incident but part of a broader trend threatening the integrity of digital information. Over the past decade, a quarter of web pages have vanished, leaving significant gaps in the collective online memory. This erosion of digital history is compounded by increasing instances of online censorship and content removal on major platforms, normalizing the practice of information suppression.
The recent cyberattack on the Internet Archive was particularly severe, resulting in a data breach affecting millions of users. The assault led to the “defacement of our website” and a breach of usernames, emails, and passwords, founder of the Internet Archive Brewster Kahle wrote on X. A hacker group called “SN_BLACKMETA” claimed responsibility, citing political motivations related to the Internet Archive’s association with the United States.
Yesterday's DDOS attack on @internetarchive repeated today. We are working to bring https://t.co/Hk02WjumkL back online.
— Brewster Kahle (@brewster_kahle) October 9, 2024
The Internet Archive, founded in 1996, has been a cornerstone of digital preservation, housing an astounding 866 billion web pages, 44 million books, and 10.6 million videos. Its Wayback Machine has been an invaluable tool for researchers, journalists, and the general public, allowing access to historical versions of websites and serving as a critical citation source for platforms like Wikipedia.
The attack on the Internet Archive is symptomatic of a larger crisis in digital preservation. As Mark Graham, a digital preservation expert, points out, “More and more of our intellectual endeavors, more of our entertainment, more of our news, and more of our conversations exist only in a digital environment.” This digital-first reality makes the preservation of online content more critical than ever.
The threats to digital history extend beyond cyberattacks. Legal challenges, such as a recent court ruling against the Internet Archive for lending digital copies of books, pose financial risks to the organization. Additionally, the discontinuation of services like Google’s cache and Amazon’s Alexa web ranking tool further limits access to historical web content and metrics for assessing online information.
Despite these challenges, efforts to preserve digital history continue. Informal groups and dedicated archivists work tirelessly to save digital content, facing risks ranging from financial threats to technical challenges and legal battles. The Internet Archive, in particular, has shown resilience in the face of adversity.
“While the Wayback Machine has been in read-only mode, web crawling and archiving have continued. Those materials will be available via the Wayback Machine as services are secured,” wrote Chris Freeland, a librarian at the Internet Archive.
As the digital landscape continues to evolve and the risks of censorship abound, the importance of preserving online history becomes increasingly apparent. The recent attacks on the Internet Archive serve as a stark reminder of the fragility of digital information and the need for robust systems to protect and preserve our collective online memory. Without concerted efforts to safeguard digital history, we risk losing vast swaths of knowledge and cultural heritage to the ephemeral nature of the internet.
The Internet Archive, a cornerstone of digital history preservation, faces unprecedented threats as hackers erase decades of online content, leaving researchers and the public in the dark.
In an alarming turn of events, the Internet Archive, a vital repository of digital history, has become the target of a devastating cyberattack. This assault on one of the internet’s most crucial archival services highlights the growing vulnerability of our digital past and raises serious concerns about the future of information preservation in the online age.
The attack on the Internet Archive is not an isolated incident but part of a broader trend threatening the integrity of digital information. Over the past decade, a quarter of web pages have vanished, leaving significant gaps in the collective online memory. This erosion of digital history is compounded by increasing instances of online censorship and content removal on major platforms, normalizing the practice of information suppression.
The recent cyberattack on the Internet Archive was particularly severe, resulting in a data breach affecting millions of users. The assault led to the “defacement of our website” and a breach of usernames, emails, and passwords, founder of the Internet Archive Brewster Kahle wrote on X. A hacker group called “SN_BLACKMETA” claimed responsibility, citing political motivations related to the Internet Archive’s association with the United States.
Yesterday's DDOS attack on @internetarchive repeated today. We are working to bring https://t.co/Hk02WjumkL back online.
— Brewster Kahle (@brewster_kahle) October 9, 2024
The Internet Archive, founded in 1996, has been a cornerstone of digital preservation, housing an astounding 866 billion web pages, 44 million books, and 10.6 million videos. Its Wayback Machine has been an invaluable tool for researchers, journalists, and the general public, allowing access to historical versions of websites and serving as a critical citation source for platforms like Wikipedia.
The attack on the Internet Archive is symptomatic of a larger crisis in digital preservation. As Mark Graham, a digital preservation expert, points out, “More and more of our intellectual endeavors, more of our entertainment, more of our news, and more of our conversations exist only in a digital environment.” This digital-first reality makes the preservation of online content more critical than ever.
The threats to digital history extend beyond cyberattacks. Legal challenges, such as a recent court ruling against the Internet Archive for lending digital copies of books, pose financial risks to the organization. Additionally, the discontinuation of services like Google’s cache and Amazon’s Alexa web ranking tool further limits access to historical web content and metrics for assessing online information.
Despite these challenges, efforts to preserve digital history continue. Informal groups and dedicated archivists work tirelessly to save digital content, facing risks ranging from financial threats to technical challenges and legal battles. The Internet Archive, in particular, has shown resilience in the face of adversity.
“While the Wayback Machine has been in read-only mode, web crawling and archiving have continued. Those materials will be available via the Wayback Machine as services are secured,” wrote Chris Freeland, a librarian at the Internet Archive.
As the digital landscape continues to evolve and the risks of censorship abound, the importance of preserving online history becomes increasingly apparent. The recent attacks on the Internet Archive serve as a stark reminder of the fragility of digital information and the need for robust systems to protect and preserve our collective online memory. Without concerted efforts to safeguard digital history, we risk losing vast swaths of knowledge and cultural heritage to the ephemeral nature of the internet.
Jan 2, 2025… You could face some unexpected changes in your life, Aquarius. Today’s energy will be full of little surprises that can help you mix things up. Sure, it can be a little bit uncomfortable, but the truth is that you may have been feeling a little bored or stale. This vibe can renew the way you look at life when you’re open and let the energy flow through you.
The Internet Archive, a cornerstone of digital history preservation, faces unprecedented threats as hackers erase decades of online content, leaving researchers and the public in the dark.
In an alarming turn of events, the Internet Archive, a vital repository of digital history, has become the target of a devastating cyberattack. This assault on one of the internet’s most crucial archival services highlights the growing vulnerability of our digital past and raises serious concerns about the future of information preservation in the online age.
The attack on the Internet Archive is not an isolated incident but part of a broader trend threatening the integrity of digital information. Over the past decade, a quarter of web pages have vanished, leaving significant gaps in the collective online memory. This erosion of digital history is compounded by increasing instances of online censorship and content removal on major platforms, normalizing the practice of information suppression.
The recent cyberattack on the Internet Archive was particularly severe, resulting in a data breach affecting millions of users. The assault led to the “defacement of our website” and a breach of usernames, emails, and passwords, founder of the Internet Archive Brewster Kahle wrote on X. A hacker group called “SN_BLACKMETA” claimed responsibility, citing political motivations related to the Internet Archive’s association with the United States.
Yesterday's DDOS attack on @internetarchive repeated today. We are working to bring https://t.co/Hk02WjumkL back online.
— Brewster Kahle (@brewster_kahle) October 9, 2024
The Internet Archive, founded in 1996, has been a cornerstone of digital preservation, housing an astounding 866 billion web pages, 44 million books, and 10.6 million videos. Its Wayback Machine has been an invaluable tool for researchers, journalists, and the general public, allowing access to historical versions of websites and serving as a critical citation source for platforms like Wikipedia.
The attack on the Internet Archive is symptomatic of a larger crisis in digital preservation. As Mark Graham, a digital preservation expert, points out, “More and more of our intellectual endeavors, more of our entertainment, more of our news, and more of our conversations exist only in a digital environment.” This digital-first reality makes the preservation of online content more critical than ever.
The threats to digital history extend beyond cyberattacks. Legal challenges, such as a recent court ruling against the Internet Archive for lending digital copies of books, pose financial risks to the organization. Additionally, the discontinuation of services like Google’s cache and Amazon’s Alexa web ranking tool further limits access to historical web content and metrics for assessing online information.
Despite these challenges, efforts to preserve digital history continue. Informal groups and dedicated archivists work tirelessly to save digital content, facing risks ranging from financial threats to technical challenges and legal battles. The Internet Archive, in particular, has shown resilience in the face of adversity.
“While the Wayback Machine has been in read-only mode, web crawling and archiving have continued. Those materials will be available via the Wayback Machine as services are secured,” wrote Chris Freeland, a librarian at the Internet Archive.
As the digital landscape continues to evolve and the risks of censorship abound, the importance of preserving online history becomes increasingly apparent. The recent attacks on the Internet Archive serve as a stark reminder of the fragility of digital information and the need for robust systems to protect and preserve our collective online memory. Without concerted efforts to safeguard digital history, we risk losing vast swaths of knowledge and cultural heritage to the ephemeral nature of the internet.
The Internet Archive, a cornerstone of digital history preservation, faces unprecedented threats as hackers erase decades of online content, leaving researchers and the public in the dark.
In an alarming turn of events, the Internet Archive, a vital repository of digital history, has become the target of a devastating cyberattack. This assault on one of the internet’s most crucial archival services highlights the growing vulnerability of our digital past and raises serious concerns about the future of information preservation in the online age.
The attack on the Internet Archive is not an isolated incident but part of a broader trend threatening the integrity of digital information. Over the past decade, a quarter of web pages have vanished, leaving significant gaps in the collective online memory. This erosion of digital history is compounded by increasing instances of online censorship and content removal on major platforms, normalizing the practice of information suppression.
The recent cyberattack on the Internet Archive was particularly severe, resulting in a data breach affecting millions of users. The assault led to the “defacement of our website” and a breach of usernames, emails, and passwords, founder of the Internet Archive Brewster Kahle wrote on X. A hacker group called “SN_BLACKMETA” claimed responsibility, citing political motivations related to the Internet Archive’s association with the United States.
Yesterday's DDOS attack on @internetarchive repeated today. We are working to bring https://t.co/Hk02WjumkL back online.
— Brewster Kahle (@brewster_kahle) October 9, 2024
The Internet Archive, founded in 1996, has been a cornerstone of digital preservation, housing an astounding 866 billion web pages, 44 million books, and 10.6 million videos. Its Wayback Machine has been an invaluable tool for researchers, journalists, and the general public, allowing access to historical versions of websites and serving as a critical citation source for platforms like Wikipedia.
The attack on the Internet Archive is symptomatic of a larger crisis in digital preservation. As Mark Graham, a digital preservation expert, points out, “More and more of our intellectual endeavors, more of our entertainment, more of our news, and more of our conversations exist only in a digital environment.” This digital-first reality makes the preservation of online content more critical than ever.
The threats to digital history extend beyond cyberattacks. Legal challenges, such as a recent court ruling against the Internet Archive for lending digital copies of books, pose financial risks to the organization. Additionally, the discontinuation of services like Google’s cache and Amazon’s Alexa web ranking tool further limits access to historical web content and metrics for assessing online information.
Despite these challenges, efforts to preserve digital history continue. Informal groups and dedicated archivists work tirelessly to save digital content, facing risks ranging from financial threats to technical challenges and legal battles. The Internet Archive, in particular, has shown resilience in the face of adversity.
“While the Wayback Machine has been in read-only mode, web crawling and archiving have continued. Those materials will be available via the Wayback Machine as services are secured,” wrote Chris Freeland, a librarian at the Internet Archive.
As the digital landscape continues to evolve and the risks of censorship abound, the importance of preserving online history becomes increasingly apparent. The recent attacks on the Internet Archive serve as a stark reminder of the fragility of digital information and the need for robust systems to protect and preserve our collective online memory. Without concerted efforts to safeguard digital history, we risk losing vast swaths of knowledge and cultural heritage to the ephemeral nature of the internet.
The Internet Archive, a cornerstone of digital history preservation, faces unprecedented threats as hackers erase decades of online content, leaving researchers and the public in the dark.
In an alarming turn of events, the Internet Archive, a vital repository of digital history, has become the target of a devastating cyberattack. This assault on one of the internet’s most crucial archival services highlights the growing vulnerability of our digital past and raises serious concerns about the future of information preservation in the online age.
The attack on the Internet Archive is not an isolated incident but part of a broader trend threatening the integrity of digital information. Over the past decade, a quarter of web pages have vanished, leaving significant gaps in the collective online memory. This erosion of digital history is compounded by increasing instances of online censorship and content removal on major platforms, normalizing the practice of information suppression.
The recent cyberattack on the Internet Archive was particularly severe, resulting in a data breach affecting millions of users. The assault led to the “defacement of our website” and a breach of usernames, emails, and passwords, founder of the Internet Archive Brewster Kahle wrote on X. A hacker group called “SN_BLACKMETA” claimed responsibility, citing political motivations related to the Internet Archive’s association with the United States.
Yesterday's DDOS attack on @internetarchive repeated today. We are working to bring https://t.co/Hk02WjumkL back online.
— Brewster Kahle (@brewster_kahle) October 9, 2024
The Internet Archive, founded in 1996, has been a cornerstone of digital preservation, housing an astounding 866 billion web pages, 44 million books, and 10.6 million videos. Its Wayback Machine has been an invaluable tool for researchers, journalists, and the general public, allowing access to historical versions of websites and serving as a critical citation source for platforms like Wikipedia.
The attack on the Internet Archive is symptomatic of a larger crisis in digital preservation. As Mark Graham, a digital preservation expert, points out, “More and more of our intellectual endeavors, more of our entertainment, more of our news, and more of our conversations exist only in a digital environment.” This digital-first reality makes the preservation of online content more critical than ever.
The threats to digital history extend beyond cyberattacks. Legal challenges, such as a recent court ruling against the Internet Archive for lending digital copies of books, pose financial risks to the organization. Additionally, the discontinuation of services like Google’s cache and Amazon’s Alexa web ranking tool further limits access to historical web content and metrics for assessing online information.
Despite these challenges, efforts to preserve digital history continue. Informal groups and dedicated archivists work tirelessly to save digital content, facing risks ranging from financial threats to technical challenges and legal battles. The Internet Archive, in particular, has shown resilience in the face of adversity.
“While the Wayback Machine has been in read-only mode, web crawling and archiving have continued. Those materials will be available via the Wayback Machine as services are secured,” wrote Chris Freeland, a librarian at the Internet Archive.
As the digital landscape continues to evolve and the risks of censorship abound, the importance of preserving online history becomes increasingly apparent. The recent attacks on the Internet Archive serve as a stark reminder of the fragility of digital information and the need for robust systems to protect and preserve our collective online memory. Without concerted efforts to safeguard digital history, we risk losing vast swaths of knowledge and cultural heritage to the ephemeral nature of the internet.
The Internet Archive, a cornerstone of digital history preservation, faces unprecedented threats as hackers erase decades of online content, leaving researchers and the public in the dark.
In an alarming turn of events, the Internet Archive, a vital repository of digital history, has become the target of a devastating cyberattack. This assault on one of the internet’s most crucial archival services highlights the growing vulnerability of our digital past and raises serious concerns about the future of information preservation in the online age.
The attack on the Internet Archive is not an isolated incident but part of a broader trend threatening the integrity of digital information. Over the past decade, a quarter of web pages have vanished, leaving significant gaps in the collective online memory. This erosion of digital history is compounded by increasing instances of online censorship and content removal on major platforms, normalizing the practice of information suppression.
The recent cyberattack on the Internet Archive was particularly severe, resulting in a data breach affecting millions of users. The assault led to the “defacement of our website” and a breach of usernames, emails, and passwords, founder of the Internet Archive Brewster Kahle wrote on X. A hacker group called “SN_BLACKMETA” claimed responsibility, citing political motivations related to the Internet Archive’s association with the United States.
Yesterday's DDOS attack on @internetarchive repeated today. We are working to bring https://t.co/Hk02WjumkL back online.
— Brewster Kahle (@brewster_kahle) October 9, 2024
The Internet Archive, founded in 1996, has been a cornerstone of digital preservation, housing an astounding 866 billion web pages, 44 million books, and 10.6 million videos. Its Wayback Machine has been an invaluable tool for researchers, journalists, and the general public, allowing access to historical versions of websites and serving as a critical citation source for platforms like Wikipedia.
The attack on the Internet Archive is symptomatic of a larger crisis in digital preservation. As Mark Graham, a digital preservation expert, points out, “More and more of our intellectual endeavors, more of our entertainment, more of our news, and more of our conversations exist only in a digital environment.” This digital-first reality makes the preservation of online content more critical than ever.
The threats to digital history extend beyond cyberattacks. Legal challenges, such as a recent court ruling against the Internet Archive for lending digital copies of books, pose financial risks to the organization. Additionally, the discontinuation of services like Google’s cache and Amazon’s Alexa web ranking tool further limits access to historical web content and metrics for assessing online information.
Despite these challenges, efforts to preserve digital history continue. Informal groups and dedicated archivists work tirelessly to save digital content, facing risks ranging from financial threats to technical challenges and legal battles. The Internet Archive, in particular, has shown resilience in the face of adversity.
“While the Wayback Machine has been in read-only mode, web crawling and archiving have continued. Those materials will be available via the Wayback Machine as services are secured,” wrote Chris Freeland, a librarian at the Internet Archive.
As the digital landscape continues to evolve and the risks of censorship abound, the importance of preserving online history becomes increasingly apparent. The recent attacks on the Internet Archive serve as a stark reminder of the fragility of digital information and the need for robust systems to protect and preserve our collective online memory. Without concerted efforts to safeguard digital history, we risk losing vast swaths of knowledge and cultural heritage to the ephemeral nature of the internet.
The Internet Archive, a cornerstone of digital history preservation, faces unprecedented threats as hackers erase decades of online content, leaving researchers and the public in the dark.
In an alarming turn of events, the Internet Archive, a vital repository of digital history, has become the target of a devastating cyberattack. This assault on one of the internet’s most crucial archival services highlights the growing vulnerability of our digital past and raises serious concerns about the future of information preservation in the online age.
The attack on the Internet Archive is not an isolated incident but part of a broader trend threatening the integrity of digital information. Over the past decade, a quarter of web pages have vanished, leaving significant gaps in the collective online memory. This erosion of digital history is compounded by increasing instances of online censorship and content removal on major platforms, normalizing the practice of information suppression.
The recent cyberattack on the Internet Archive was particularly severe, resulting in a data breach affecting millions of users. The assault led to the “defacement of our website” and a breach of usernames, emails, and passwords, founder of the Internet Archive Brewster Kahle wrote on X. A hacker group called “SN_BLACKMETA” claimed responsibility, citing political motivations related to the Internet Archive’s association with the United States.
Yesterday's DDOS attack on @internetarchive repeated today. We are working to bring https://t.co/Hk02WjumkL back online.
— Brewster Kahle (@brewster_kahle) October 9, 2024
The Internet Archive, founded in 1996, has been a cornerstone of digital preservation, housing an astounding 866 billion web pages, 44 million books, and 10.6 million videos. Its Wayback Machine has been an invaluable tool for researchers, journalists, and the general public, allowing access to historical versions of websites and serving as a critical citation source for platforms like Wikipedia.
The attack on the Internet Archive is symptomatic of a larger crisis in digital preservation. As Mark Graham, a digital preservation expert, points out, “More and more of our intellectual endeavors, more of our entertainment, more of our news, and more of our conversations exist only in a digital environment.” This digital-first reality makes the preservation of online content more critical than ever.
The threats to digital history extend beyond cyberattacks. Legal challenges, such as a recent court ruling against the Internet Archive for lending digital copies of books, pose financial risks to the organization. Additionally, the discontinuation of services like Google’s cache and Amazon’s Alexa web ranking tool further limits access to historical web content and metrics for assessing online information.
Despite these challenges, efforts to preserve digital history continue. Informal groups and dedicated archivists work tirelessly to save digital content, facing risks ranging from financial threats to technical challenges and legal battles. The Internet Archive, in particular, has shown resilience in the face of adversity.
“While the Wayback Machine has been in read-only mode, web crawling and archiving have continued. Those materials will be available via the Wayback Machine as services are secured,” wrote Chris Freeland, a librarian at the Internet Archive.
As the digital landscape continues to evolve and the risks of censorship abound, the importance of preserving online history becomes increasingly apparent. The recent attacks on the Internet Archive serve as a stark reminder of the fragility of digital information and the need for robust systems to protect and preserve our collective online memory. Without concerted efforts to safeguard digital history, we risk losing vast swaths of knowledge and cultural heritage to the ephemeral nature of the internet.
The Internet Archive, a cornerstone of digital history preservation, faces unprecedented threats as hackers erase decades of online content, leaving researchers and the public in the dark.
In an alarming turn of events, the Internet Archive, a vital repository of digital history, has become the target of a devastating cyberattack. This assault on one of the internet’s most crucial archival services highlights the growing vulnerability of our digital past and raises serious concerns about the future of information preservation in the online age.
The attack on the Internet Archive is not an isolated incident but part of a broader trend threatening the integrity of digital information. Over the past decade, a quarter of web pages have vanished, leaving significant gaps in the collective online memory. This erosion of digital history is compounded by increasing instances of online censorship and content removal on major platforms, normalizing the practice of information suppression.
The recent cyberattack on the Internet Archive was particularly severe, resulting in a data breach affecting millions of users. The assault led to the “defacement of our website” and a breach of usernames, emails, and passwords, founder of the Internet Archive Brewster Kahle wrote on X. A hacker group called “SN_BLACKMETA” claimed responsibility, citing political motivations related to the Internet Archive’s association with the United States.
Yesterday's DDOS attack on @internetarchive repeated today. We are working to bring https://t.co/Hk02WjumkL back online.
— Brewster Kahle (@brewster_kahle) October 9, 2024
The Internet Archive, founded in 1996, has been a cornerstone of digital preservation, housing an astounding 866 billion web pages, 44 million books, and 10.6 million videos. Its Wayback Machine has been an invaluable tool for researchers, journalists, and the general public, allowing access to historical versions of websites and serving as a critical citation source for platforms like Wikipedia.
The attack on the Internet Archive is symptomatic of a larger crisis in digital preservation. As Mark Graham, a digital preservation expert, points out, “More and more of our intellectual endeavors, more of our entertainment, more of our news, and more of our conversations exist only in a digital environment.” This digital-first reality makes the preservation of online content more critical than ever.
The threats to digital history extend beyond cyberattacks. Legal challenges, such as a recent court ruling against the Internet Archive for lending digital copies of books, pose financial risks to the organization. Additionally, the discontinuation of services like Google’s cache and Amazon’s Alexa web ranking tool further limits access to historical web content and metrics for assessing online information.
Despite these challenges, efforts to preserve digital history continue. Informal groups and dedicated archivists work tirelessly to save digital content, facing risks ranging from financial threats to technical challenges and legal battles. The Internet Archive, in particular, has shown resilience in the face of adversity.
“While the Wayback Machine has been in read-only mode, web crawling and archiving have continued. Those materials will be available via the Wayback Machine as services are secured,” wrote Chris Freeland, a librarian at the Internet Archive.
As the digital landscape continues to evolve and the risks of censorship abound, the importance of preserving online history becomes increasingly apparent. The recent attacks on the Internet Archive serve as a stark reminder of the fragility of digital information and the need for robust systems to protect and preserve our collective online memory. Without concerted efforts to safeguard digital history, we risk losing vast swaths of knowledge and cultural heritage to the ephemeral nature of the internet.
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The Internet Archive, a cornerstone of digital history preservation, faces unprecedented threats as hackers erase decades of online content, leaving researchers and the public in the dark.
In an alarming turn of events, the Internet Archive, a vital repository of digital history, has become the target of a devastating cyberattack. This assault on one of the internet’s most crucial archival services highlights the growing vulnerability of our digital past and raises serious concerns about the future of information preservation in the online age.
The attack on the Internet Archive is not an isolated incident but part of a broader trend threatening the integrity of digital information. Over the past decade, a quarter of web pages have vanished, leaving significant gaps in the collective online memory. This erosion of digital history is compounded by increasing instances of online censorship and content removal on major platforms, normalizing the practice of information suppression.
The recent cyberattack on the Internet Archive was particularly severe, resulting in a data breach affecting millions of users. The assault led to the “defacement of our website” and a breach of usernames, emails, and passwords, founder of the Internet Archive Brewster Kahle wrote on X. A hacker group called “SN_BLACKMETA” claimed responsibility, citing political motivations related to the Internet Archive’s association with the United States.
Yesterday's DDOS attack on @internetarchive repeated today. We are working to bring https://t.co/Hk02WjumkL back online.
— Brewster Kahle (@brewster_kahle) October 9, 2024
The Internet Archive, founded in 1996, has been a cornerstone of digital preservation, housing an astounding 866 billion web pages, 44 million books, and 10.6 million videos. Its Wayback Machine has been an invaluable tool for researchers, journalists, and the general public, allowing access to historical versions of websites and serving as a critical citation source for platforms like Wikipedia.
The attack on the Internet Archive is symptomatic of a larger crisis in digital preservation. As Mark Graham, a digital preservation expert, points out, “More and more of our intellectual endeavors, more of our entertainment, more of our news, and more of our conversations exist only in a digital environment.” This digital-first reality makes the preservation of online content more critical than ever.
The threats to digital history extend beyond cyberattacks. Legal challenges, such as a recent court ruling against the Internet Archive for lending digital copies of books, pose financial risks to the organization. Additionally, the discontinuation of services like Google’s cache and Amazon’s Alexa web ranking tool further limits access to historical web content and metrics for assessing online information.
Despite these challenges, efforts to preserve digital history continue. Informal groups and dedicated archivists work tirelessly to save digital content, facing risks ranging from financial threats to technical challenges and legal battles. The Internet Archive, in particular, has shown resilience in the face of adversity.
“While the Wayback Machine has been in read-only mode, web crawling and archiving have continued. Those materials will be available via the Wayback Machine as services are secured,” wrote Chris Freeland, a librarian at the Internet Archive.
As the digital landscape continues to evolve and the risks of censorship abound, the importance of preserving online history becomes increasingly apparent. The recent attacks on the Internet Archive serve as a stark reminder of the fragility of digital information and the need for robust systems to protect and preserve our collective online memory. Without concerted efforts to safeguard digital history, we risk losing vast swaths of knowledge and cultural heritage to the ephemeral nature of the internet.
The Internet Archive, a cornerstone of digital history preservation, faces unprecedented threats as hackers erase decades of online content, leaving researchers and the public in the dark.
In an alarming turn of events, the Internet Archive, a vital repository of digital history, has become the target of a devastating cyberattack. This assault on one of the internet’s most crucial archival services highlights the growing vulnerability of our digital past and raises serious concerns about the future of information preservation in the online age.
The attack on the Internet Archive is not an isolated incident but part of a broader trend threatening the integrity of digital information. Over the past decade, a quarter of web pages have vanished, leaving significant gaps in the collective online memory. This erosion of digital history is compounded by increasing instances of online censorship and content removal on major platforms, normalizing the practice of information suppression.
The recent cyberattack on the Internet Archive was particularly severe, resulting in a data breach affecting millions of users. The assault led to the “defacement of our website” and a breach of usernames, emails, and passwords, founder of the Internet Archive Brewster Kahle wrote on X. A hacker group called “SN_BLACKMETA” claimed responsibility, citing political motivations related to the Internet Archive’s association with the United States.
Yesterday's DDOS attack on @internetarchive repeated today. We are working to bring https://t.co/Hk02WjumkL back online.
— Brewster Kahle (@brewster_kahle) October 9, 2024
The Internet Archive, founded in 1996, has been a cornerstone of digital preservation, housing an astounding 866 billion web pages, 44 million books, and 10.6 million videos. Its Wayback Machine has been an invaluable tool for researchers, journalists, and the general public, allowing access to historical versions of websites and serving as a critical citation source for platforms like Wikipedia.
The attack on the Internet Archive is symptomatic of a larger crisis in digital preservation. As Mark Graham, a digital preservation expert, points out, “More and more of our intellectual endeavors, more of our entertainment, more of our news, and more of our conversations exist only in a digital environment.” This digital-first reality makes the preservation of online content more critical than ever.
The threats to digital history extend beyond cyberattacks. Legal challenges, such as a recent court ruling against the Internet Archive for lending digital copies of books, pose financial risks to the organization. Additionally, the discontinuation of services like Google’s cache and Amazon’s Alexa web ranking tool further limits access to historical web content and metrics for assessing online information.
Despite these challenges, efforts to preserve digital history continue. Informal groups and dedicated archivists work tirelessly to save digital content, facing risks ranging from financial threats to technical challenges and legal battles. The Internet Archive, in particular, has shown resilience in the face of adversity.
“While the Wayback Machine has been in read-only mode, web crawling and archiving have continued. Those materials will be available via the Wayback Machine as services are secured,” wrote Chris Freeland, a librarian at the Internet Archive.
As the digital landscape continues to evolve and the risks of censorship abound, the importance of preserving online history becomes increasingly apparent. The recent attacks on the Internet Archive serve as a stark reminder of the fragility of digital information and the need for robust systems to protect and preserve our collective online memory. Without concerted efforts to safeguard digital history, we risk losing vast swaths of knowledge and cultural heritage to the ephemeral nature of the internet.
The Internet Archive, a cornerstone of digital history preservation, faces unprecedented threats as hackers erase decades of online content, leaving researchers and the public in the dark.
In an alarming turn of events, the Internet Archive, a vital repository of digital history, has become the target of a devastating cyberattack. This assault on one of the internet’s most crucial archival services highlights the growing vulnerability of our digital past and raises serious concerns about the future of information preservation in the online age.
The attack on the Internet Archive is not an isolated incident but part of a broader trend threatening the integrity of digital information. Over the past decade, a quarter of web pages have vanished, leaving significant gaps in the collective online memory. This erosion of digital history is compounded by increasing instances of online censorship and content removal on major platforms, normalizing the practice of information suppression.
The recent cyberattack on the Internet Archive was particularly severe, resulting in a data breach affecting millions of users. The assault led to the “defacement of our website” and a breach of usernames, emails, and passwords, founder of the Internet Archive Brewster Kahle wrote on X. A hacker group called “SN_BLACKMETA” claimed responsibility, citing political motivations related to the Internet Archive’s association with the United States.
Yesterday's DDOS attack on @internetarchive repeated today. We are working to bring https://t.co/Hk02WjumkL back online.
— Brewster Kahle (@brewster_kahle) October 9, 2024
The Internet Archive, founded in 1996, has been a cornerstone of digital preservation, housing an astounding 866 billion web pages, 44 million books, and 10.6 million videos. Its Wayback Machine has been an invaluable tool for researchers, journalists, and the general public, allowing access to historical versions of websites and serving as a critical citation source for platforms like Wikipedia.
The attack on the Internet Archive is symptomatic of a larger crisis in digital preservation. As Mark Graham, a digital preservation expert, points out, “More and more of our intellectual endeavors, more of our entertainment, more of our news, and more of our conversations exist only in a digital environment.” This digital-first reality makes the preservation of online content more critical than ever.
The threats to digital history extend beyond cyberattacks. Legal challenges, such as a recent court ruling against the Internet Archive for lending digital copies of books, pose financial risks to the organization. Additionally, the discontinuation of services like Google’s cache and Amazon’s Alexa web ranking tool further limits access to historical web content and metrics for assessing online information.
Despite these challenges, efforts to preserve digital history continue. Informal groups and dedicated archivists work tirelessly to save digital content, facing risks ranging from financial threats to technical challenges and legal battles. The Internet Archive, in particular, has shown resilience in the face of adversity.
“While the Wayback Machine has been in read-only mode, web crawling and archiving have continued. Those materials will be available via the Wayback Machine as services are secured,” wrote Chris Freeland, a librarian at the Internet Archive.
As the digital landscape continues to evolve and the risks of censorship abound, the importance of preserving online history becomes increasingly apparent. The recent attacks on the Internet Archive serve as a stark reminder of the fragility of digital information and the need for robust systems to protect and preserve our collective online memory. Without concerted efforts to safeguard digital history, we risk losing vast swaths of knowledge and cultural heritage to the ephemeral nature of the internet.
The Internet Archive, a cornerstone of digital history preservation, faces unprecedented threats as hackers erase decades of online content, leaving researchers and the public in the dark.
In an alarming turn of events, the Internet Archive, a vital repository of digital history, has become the target of a devastating cyberattack. This assault on one of the internet’s most crucial archival services highlights the growing vulnerability of our digital past and raises serious concerns about the future of information preservation in the online age.
The attack on the Internet Archive is not an isolated incident but part of a broader trend threatening the integrity of digital information. Over the past decade, a quarter of web pages have vanished, leaving significant gaps in the collective online memory. This erosion of digital history is compounded by increasing instances of online censorship and content removal on major platforms, normalizing the practice of information suppression.
The recent cyberattack on the Internet Archive was particularly severe, resulting in a data breach affecting millions of users. The assault led to the “defacement of our website” and a breach of usernames, emails, and passwords, founder of the Internet Archive Brewster Kahle wrote on X. A hacker group called “SN_BLACKMETA” claimed responsibility, citing political motivations related to the Internet Archive’s association with the United States.
Yesterday's DDOS attack on @internetarchive repeated today. We are working to bring https://t.co/Hk02WjumkL back online.
— Brewster Kahle (@brewster_kahle) October 9, 2024
The Internet Archive, founded in 1996, has been a cornerstone of digital preservation, housing an astounding 866 billion web pages, 44 million books, and 10.6 million videos. Its Wayback Machine has been an invaluable tool for researchers, journalists, and the general public, allowing access to historical versions of websites and serving as a critical citation source for platforms like Wikipedia.
The attack on the Internet Archive is symptomatic of a larger crisis in digital preservation. As Mark Graham, a digital preservation expert, points out, “More and more of our intellectual endeavors, more of our entertainment, more of our news, and more of our conversations exist only in a digital environment.” This digital-first reality makes the preservation of online content more critical than ever.
The threats to digital history extend beyond cyberattacks. Legal challenges, such as a recent court ruling against the Internet Archive for lending digital copies of books, pose financial risks to the organization. Additionally, the discontinuation of services like Google’s cache and Amazon’s Alexa web ranking tool further limits access to historical web content and metrics for assessing online information.
Despite these challenges, efforts to preserve digital history continue. Informal groups and dedicated archivists work tirelessly to save digital content, facing risks ranging from financial threats to technical challenges and legal battles. The Internet Archive, in particular, has shown resilience in the face of adversity.
“While the Wayback Machine has been in read-only mode, web crawling and archiving have continued. Those materials will be available via the Wayback Machine as services are secured,” wrote Chris Freeland, a librarian at the Internet Archive.
As the digital landscape continues to evolve and the risks of censorship abound, the importance of preserving online history becomes increasingly apparent. The recent attacks on the Internet Archive serve as a stark reminder of the fragility of digital information and the need for robust systems to protect and preserve our collective online memory. Without concerted efforts to safeguard digital history, we risk losing vast swaths of knowledge and cultural heritage to the ephemeral nature of the internet.
The Internet Archive, a cornerstone of digital history preservation, faces unprecedented threats as hackers erase decades of online content, leaving researchers and the public in the dark.
In an alarming turn of events, the Internet Archive, a vital repository of digital history, has become the target of a devastating cyberattack. This assault on one of the internet’s most crucial archival services highlights the growing vulnerability of our digital past and raises serious concerns about the future of information preservation in the online age.
The attack on the Internet Archive is not an isolated incident but part of a broader trend threatening the integrity of digital information. Over the past decade, a quarter of web pages have vanished, leaving significant gaps in the collective online memory. This erosion of digital history is compounded by increasing instances of online censorship and content removal on major platforms, normalizing the practice of information suppression.
The recent cyberattack on the Internet Archive was particularly severe, resulting in a data breach affecting millions of users. The assault led to the “defacement of our website” and a breach of usernames, emails, and passwords, founder of the Internet Archive Brewster Kahle wrote on X. A hacker group called “SN_BLACKMETA” claimed responsibility, citing political motivations related to the Internet Archive’s association with the United States.
Yesterday's DDOS attack on @internetarchive repeated today. We are working to bring https://t.co/Hk02WjumkL back online.
— Brewster Kahle (@brewster_kahle) October 9, 2024
The Internet Archive, founded in 1996, has been a cornerstone of digital preservation, housing an astounding 866 billion web pages, 44 million books, and 10.6 million videos. Its Wayback Machine has been an invaluable tool for researchers, journalists, and the general public, allowing access to historical versions of websites and serving as a critical citation source for platforms like Wikipedia.
The attack on the Internet Archive is symptomatic of a larger crisis in digital preservation. As Mark Graham, a digital preservation expert, points out, “More and more of our intellectual endeavors, more of our entertainment, more of our news, and more of our conversations exist only in a digital environment.” This digital-first reality makes the preservation of online content more critical than ever.
The threats to digital history extend beyond cyberattacks. Legal challenges, such as a recent court ruling against the Internet Archive for lending digital copies of books, pose financial risks to the organization. Additionally, the discontinuation of services like Google’s cache and Amazon’s Alexa web ranking tool further limits access to historical web content and metrics for assessing online information.
Despite these challenges, efforts to preserve digital history continue. Informal groups and dedicated archivists work tirelessly to save digital content, facing risks ranging from financial threats to technical challenges and legal battles. The Internet Archive, in particular, has shown resilience in the face of adversity.
“While the Wayback Machine has been in read-only mode, web crawling and archiving have continued. Those materials will be available via the Wayback Machine as services are secured,” wrote Chris Freeland, a librarian at the Internet Archive.
As the digital landscape continues to evolve and the risks of censorship abound, the importance of preserving online history becomes increasingly apparent. The recent attacks on the Internet Archive serve as a stark reminder of the fragility of digital information and the need for robust systems to protect and preserve our collective online memory. Without concerted efforts to safeguard digital history, we risk losing vast swaths of knowledge and cultural heritage to the ephemeral nature of the internet.
The Internet Archive, a cornerstone of digital history preservation, faces unprecedented threats as hackers erase decades of online content, leaving researchers and the public in the dark.
In an alarming turn of events, the Internet Archive, a vital repository of digital history, has become the target of a devastating cyberattack. This assault on one of the internet’s most crucial archival services highlights the growing vulnerability of our digital past and raises serious concerns about the future of information preservation in the online age.
The attack on the Internet Archive is not an isolated incident but part of a broader trend threatening the integrity of digital information. Over the past decade, a quarter of web pages have vanished, leaving significant gaps in the collective online memory. This erosion of digital history is compounded by increasing instances of online censorship and content removal on major platforms, normalizing the practice of information suppression.
The recent cyberattack on the Internet Archive was particularly severe, resulting in a data breach affecting millions of users. The assault led to the “defacement of our website” and a breach of usernames, emails, and passwords, founder of the Internet Archive Brewster Kahle wrote on X. A hacker group called “SN_BLACKMETA” claimed responsibility, citing political motivations related to the Internet Archive’s association with the United States.
Yesterday's DDOS attack on @internetarchive repeated today. We are working to bring https://t.co/Hk02WjumkL back online.
— Brewster Kahle (@brewster_kahle) October 9, 2024
The Internet Archive, founded in 1996, has been a cornerstone of digital preservation, housing an astounding 866 billion web pages, 44 million books, and 10.6 million videos. Its Wayback Machine has been an invaluable tool for researchers, journalists, and the general public, allowing access to historical versions of websites and serving as a critical citation source for platforms like Wikipedia.
The attack on the Internet Archive is symptomatic of a larger crisis in digital preservation. As Mark Graham, a digital preservation expert, points out, “More and more of our intellectual endeavors, more of our entertainment, more of our news, and more of our conversations exist only in a digital environment.” This digital-first reality makes the preservation of online content more critical than ever.
The threats to digital history extend beyond cyberattacks. Legal challenges, such as a recent court ruling against the Internet Archive for lending digital copies of books, pose financial risks to the organization. Additionally, the discontinuation of services like Google’s cache and Amazon’s Alexa web ranking tool further limits access to historical web content and metrics for assessing online information.
Despite these challenges, efforts to preserve digital history continue. Informal groups and dedicated archivists work tirelessly to save digital content, facing risks ranging from financial threats to technical challenges and legal battles. The Internet Archive, in particular, has shown resilience in the face of adversity.
“While the Wayback Machine has been in read-only mode, web crawling and archiving have continued. Those materials will be available via the Wayback Machine as services are secured,” wrote Chris Freeland, a librarian at the Internet Archive.
As the digital landscape continues to evolve and the risks of censorship abound, the importance of preserving online history becomes increasingly apparent. The recent attacks on the Internet Archive serve as a stark reminder of the fragility of digital information and the need for robust systems to protect and preserve our collective online memory. Without concerted efforts to safeguard digital history, we risk losing vast swaths of knowledge and cultural heritage to the ephemeral nature of the internet.
The Internet Archive, a cornerstone of digital history preservation, faces unprecedented threats as hackers erase decades of online content, leaving researchers and the public in the dark.
In an alarming turn of events, the Internet Archive, a vital repository of digital history, has become the target of a devastating cyberattack. This assault on one of the internet’s most crucial archival services highlights the growing vulnerability of our digital past and raises serious concerns about the future of information preservation in the online age.
The attack on the Internet Archive is not an isolated incident but part of a broader trend threatening the integrity of digital information. Over the past decade, a quarter of web pages have vanished, leaving significant gaps in the collective online memory. This erosion of digital history is compounded by increasing instances of online censorship and content removal on major platforms, normalizing the practice of information suppression.
The recent cyberattack on the Internet Archive was particularly severe, resulting in a data breach affecting millions of users. The assault led to the “defacement of our website” and a breach of usernames, emails, and passwords, founder of the Internet Archive Brewster Kahle wrote on X. A hacker group called “SN_BLACKMETA” claimed responsibility, citing political motivations related to the Internet Archive’s association with the United States.
Yesterday's DDOS attack on @internetarchive repeated today. We are working to bring https://t.co/Hk02WjumkL back online.
— Brewster Kahle (@brewster_kahle) October 9, 2024
The Internet Archive, founded in 1996, has been a cornerstone of digital preservation, housing an astounding 866 billion web pages, 44 million books, and 10.6 million videos. Its Wayback Machine has been an invaluable tool for researchers, journalists, and the general public, allowing access to historical versions of websites and serving as a critical citation source for platforms like Wikipedia.
The attack on the Internet Archive is symptomatic of a larger crisis in digital preservation. As Mark Graham, a digital preservation expert, points out, “More and more of our intellectual endeavors, more of our entertainment, more of our news, and more of our conversations exist only in a digital environment.” This digital-first reality makes the preservation of online content more critical than ever.
The threats to digital history extend beyond cyberattacks. Legal challenges, such as a recent court ruling against the Internet Archive for lending digital copies of books, pose financial risks to the organization. Additionally, the discontinuation of services like Google’s cache and Amazon’s Alexa web ranking tool further limits access to historical web content and metrics for assessing online information.
Despite these challenges, efforts to preserve digital history continue. Informal groups and dedicated archivists work tirelessly to save digital content, facing risks ranging from financial threats to technical challenges and legal battles. The Internet Archive, in particular, has shown resilience in the face of adversity.
“While the Wayback Machine has been in read-only mode, web crawling and archiving have continued. Those materials will be available via the Wayback Machine as services are secured,” wrote Chris Freeland, a librarian at the Internet Archive.
As the digital landscape continues to evolve and the risks of censorship abound, the importance of preserving online history becomes increasingly apparent. The recent attacks on the Internet Archive serve as a stark reminder of the fragility of digital information and the need for robust systems to protect and preserve our collective online memory. Without concerted efforts to safeguard digital history, we risk losing vast swaths of knowledge and cultural heritage to the ephemeral nature of the internet.
The Internet Archive, a cornerstone of digital history preservation, faces unprecedented threats as hackers erase decades of online content, leaving researchers and the public in the dark.
In an alarming turn of events, the Internet Archive, a vital repository of digital history, has become the target of a devastating cyberattack. This assault on one of the internet’s most crucial archival services highlights the growing vulnerability of our digital past and raises serious concerns about the future of information preservation in the online age.
The attack on the Internet Archive is not an isolated incident but part of a broader trend threatening the integrity of digital information. Over the past decade, a quarter of web pages have vanished, leaving significant gaps in the collective online memory. This erosion of digital history is compounded by increasing instances of online censorship and content removal on major platforms, normalizing the practice of information suppression.
The recent cyberattack on the Internet Archive was particularly severe, resulting in a data breach affecting millions of users. The assault led to the “defacement of our website” and a breach of usernames, emails, and passwords, founder of the Internet Archive Brewster Kahle wrote on X. A hacker group called “SN_BLACKMETA” claimed responsibility, citing political motivations related to the Internet Archive’s association with the United States.
Yesterday's DDOS attack on @internetarchive repeated today. We are working to bring https://t.co/Hk02WjumkL back online.
— Brewster Kahle (@brewster_kahle) October 9, 2024
The Internet Archive, founded in 1996, has been a cornerstone of digital preservation, housing an astounding 866 billion web pages, 44 million books, and 10.6 million videos. Its Wayback Machine has been an invaluable tool for researchers, journalists, and the general public, allowing access to historical versions of websites and serving as a critical citation source for platforms like Wikipedia.
The attack on the Internet Archive is symptomatic of a larger crisis in digital preservation. As Mark Graham, a digital preservation expert, points out, “More and more of our intellectual endeavors, more of our entertainment, more of our news, and more of our conversations exist only in a digital environment.” This digital-first reality makes the preservation of online content more critical than ever.
The threats to digital history extend beyond cyberattacks. Legal challenges, such as a recent court ruling against the Internet Archive for lending digital copies of books, pose financial risks to the organization. Additionally, the discontinuation of services like Google’s cache and Amazon’s Alexa web ranking tool further limits access to historical web content and metrics for assessing online information.
Despite these challenges, efforts to preserve digital history continue. Informal groups and dedicated archivists work tirelessly to save digital content, facing risks ranging from financial threats to technical challenges and legal battles. The Internet Archive, in particular, has shown resilience in the face of adversity.
“While the Wayback Machine has been in read-only mode, web crawling and archiving have continued. Those materials will be available via the Wayback Machine as services are secured,” wrote Chris Freeland, a librarian at the Internet Archive.
As the digital landscape continues to evolve and the risks of censorship abound, the importance of preserving online history becomes increasingly apparent. The recent attacks on the Internet Archive serve as a stark reminder of the fragility of digital information and the need for robust systems to protect and preserve our collective online memory. Without concerted efforts to safeguard digital history, we risk losing vast swaths of knowledge and cultural heritage to the ephemeral nature of the internet.
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