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Internet Archive is continuing to face DDoS attacks after several days, says “this attack has been sustained, impactful, targeted, adaptive, and importantly, mean” (www.neowin.net)
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[–] ForgottenFlux@lemmy.world 136 points 5 months ago

Summary:

  • Internet Archive, including its Wayback Machine, has been facing sustained DDoS attacks for several days
  • The attacks began on Sunday and have been intermittent, but disruptive to the organization's services
  • Internet Archive says the attacks have been "sustained, impactful, targeted, adaptive, and mean"
  • Despite the attacks, the organization's collections are safe, though access has been inconsistent
  • This comes as Internet Archive is also embroiled in a legal battle with US book publishers over its Controlled Digital Lending program
  • The non-profit is working to harden its defenses to offer more reliable access to its digital library
  • Cyberattacks have been increasingly targeting libraries and other knowledge institutions recently