The Internet Archive is under a DDoS attack

Why, what's the point in doing such nonsense? Unless it's someone with lots of money, contacts in the dark web, and some historic Barbara Streisand type chip on the shoulder.

Re: The Internet Archive is under a DDoS attack

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Post by Joel_Mckay » Mon, May 27, 2024, 5:09 PM UTC

Simon_ORourke wrote: post #4

Why, what's the point in doing such nonsense? Unless it's someone with lots of money, contacts in the dark web, and some historic Barbara Streisand type chip on the shoulder.

My thoughts exactly, what is the point of attacking a library... so lame... =/

Re: The Internet Archive is under a DDoS attack

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Post by dxdm » Mon, May 27, 2024, 5:09 PM UTC

Simon_ORourke wrote: post #4

Why, what's the point in doing such nonsense? Unless it's someone with lots of money, contacts in the dark web, and some historic Barbara Streisand type chip on the shoulder.

Maybe it's a form of advertising certain capabilities and services.

Re: The Internet Archive is under a DDoS attack

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Post by DaSHacka » Mon, May 27, 2024, 5:09 PM UTC

whatsakandr wrote: post #2

Clicking this link isn't helping them with their current situation. You'd just be contributing to the ddos.

Don't worry, you can visit it through the wayback machine instead!

oh wait

Re: The Internet Archive is under a DDoS attack

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Post by pixxel » Mon, May 27, 2024, 5:09 PM UTC

> Sorry to say, archive.org is under a ddos attack. The data is not affected, but most services are unavailable. We are working on it & will post updates in comments.