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What will be the primary method of resolution for the Internet Archive data breach by October 9, 2025?
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Resolution / Starting Odds
Settlement • 25%
Court ruling • 25%
No resolution • 25%
Other • 25%
Official announcements or legal proceedings
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Internet Archive Hacked: 31 Million User Records Exposed After DDoS Takes Site Offline
Oct 9, 2024, 10:18 PM
The Internet Archive experienced a significant security breach, compromising 31,081,179 user records, including email addresses, screen names, and bcrypt password hashes. Visitors to the site encountered a hacker's JavaScript alert announcing the 'catastrophic security breach.' Following the breach, a DDoS attack took the site offline on Wednesday, displaying a 'temporarily offline' notice. Notably, 54% of the compromised accounts were already listed on Have I Been Pwned.
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Yes • 50%
No • 50%
No comment • 25%
Express support for Internet Archive • 25%
Criticize Internet Archive's security • 25%
Announce partnerships for better security • 25%
Only email addresses • 25%
Email and screen names • 25%
Email, screen names, and password hashes • 25%
Additional sensitive data • 25%
Implement enhanced security protocols • 25%
Hire a new Chief Information Security Officer • 25%
Partner with a cybersecurity firm • 25%
Other • 25%
Ransom paid • 25%
Data restored without paying ransom • 25%
Ongoing investigation with no resolution • 25%
Other resolution • 25%
Removal of Polyfill.io code • 33%
Switching to alternative services • 33%
Implementing additional security measures • 33%
Appeal to the Supreme Court • 25%
Seek settlement with publishers • 25%
Cease digital lending • 25%
Other • 25%
Amit Segal charged • 25%
Amit Segal cleared • 25%
Ongoing investigation • 25%
No further action • 25%
Security upgrades to the website • 25%
Resignation of key officials • 25%
Compensation to affected individuals • 25%
No significant action • 25%
EPAM Systems • 33%
Ticketmaster • 33%
Independent cybersecurity firm • 33%
No impact • 25%
Reduced operations • 25%
Suspended operations • 25%
Project shutdown • 25%