Internet Archive exposed again – this time through Zendeskgo.theregister.com - In October 2024, unknown parties claimed to have accessed the Internet Archive's Zendesk platform by exploiting exposed API keys, enabling them to send a mass email blast and access over 800,000 suppo... Show more
Additional Reports
Internet Archive Struggles with Third Cyberattack in Octoberthecyberexpress.com - On October 20, 2024, the Internet Archive experienced a cyberattack where hackers exploited unrotated API tokens to breach the Zendesk support platform, potentially compromising personal identificatio... Show more
Additional Reports
Internet Archive Hacked Again During Service Restoration Effortssecurityweek.com - The Internet Archive has disclosed that their Zendesk instance was compromised using a leaked API token, potentially jeopardizing over 800,000 support tickets since 2018, and highlights the need for r... Show more
Internet Archive breached again through stolen access tokensbleepingcomputer.com - The Internet Archive was compromised again, this time through their Zendesk email support platform, after failing to rotate stolen authentication tokens exposed through their GitLab repository. This l... Show more
Organization Details
Organization Size
150
HQ Location
San Francisco, California
Industry
Media and Entertainment
Security Stack used by Internet Archive at time of breach (best approximation) Why?
The Internet Archive is a nonprofit digital library with the primary purpose of providing "universal access to all knowledge." It was founded by Brewster Kahle in 1996 and is based in San Francisco, California. The organization aims to preserve digital content, offering permanent access to researche... Show more