Cyberattacks on the Internet Archive

The Internet Archive is one of the most valuable treasures of the digital age. Established in 1996, this organization aims to leave a digital legacy for the future by archiving millions of web pages, digital books, movies, music, and more from the history of the internet. However, the preservation of digital archives faces a significant threat, especially from cyberattacks. In recent years, the Internet Archive has also encountered threats like DDoS (Distributed Denial of Service) attacks.

The Internet Archive continuously updates its content, creating the memory of the digital world. However, safeguarding this database has become quite challenging in the face of cyberattacks targeting it. In the early 2020s, the Internet Archive started being affected by DDoS attacks. These attacks not only threaten the archive's continuous accessibility but also have the potential to hinder the preservation of digital history.

Measures Taken Against DDoS Attacks

The Internet Archive implements various measures to protect against DDoS attacks, which are crucial for minimizing the impact of these threats:

Use of Distributed Infrastructure: The Internet Archive spreads its services across multiple servers and data centers, increasing its resilience against potential attacks. This way, an issue at a single point does not affect access to the entire archive.

Network Traffic Monitoring and Filtering: Analyzing traffic and detecting abnormal data flows help establish early warning systems against DDoS attacks. Network filters are used to block malicious traffic.

Cloud-Based Protection: Cloud-based security services can block the impact of DDoS attacks more quickly and effectively. These services route traffic through broader and more powerful server networks, ensuring uninterrupted access to the archive.