Hackers Steal Data from 31 Million Internet Archive Users in Major Cyberattack

The Internet Archive, the world’s largest digital repository, suffered a cyberattack in October 2024, compromising the personal information of over 31 million users. The breach leaked email addresses and encrypted passwords, according to the website Have I Been Pwnd. While the nonprofit, based in San Francisco, confirmed that its vast collection of archival material is safe, the attack forced a temporary shutdown of its services. The organization is working to restore services securely and strengthen its defenses. This breach follows a growing trend of cyberattacks on libraries, raising concerns about the vulnerability of cultural institutions online.

Source: NPR