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CyberWire Daily
Hacked, attacked, and sued.
Oct 10, 2024
Ben April, Chief Technology Officer at Maltego Technologies GMBH, dives into the complexities of social media in digital investigations. He discusses the evolution of social media as a tool, from early platforms to today's dynamic environments filled with misinformation. April highlights the challenge of information overload and the need for effective data integration. He also reflects on the balance between in-house capabilities and third-party solutions for data gathering, making it clear that navigating this landscape is more critical than ever.
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- The Internet Archive suffered a significant data breach exposing 31 million user records amid ongoing DDoS attacks, highlighting vulnerabilities in digital preservation efforts.
- Dutch police's operation against illicit online marketplaces demonstrates a growing international collaboration to combat cybercrime and diminish dark web anonymity.
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Internet Archive Data Breach and DDoS Attacks
A major data breach at the Internet Archive exposed 31 million email addresses, usernames, and password hashes, with reports confirming the breach dated back to September. The breach coincided with ongoing distributed denial-of-service (DDoS) attacks that intermittently disrupted the site. Security researcher Troy Hunt confirmed the breach and pointed out the organization’s struggles with legal challenges, including a significant copyright lawsuit, while also expressing sympathy for the archive’s situation. Despite calls for earlier disclosure, Hunt emphasized the positive contributions of the Internet Archive as a non-profit organization facing relentless cyber threats.
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