FBI tries to unmask owner of archive.is
16 days ago
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- #Internet Archive
- #Privacy
- Archive.today, a mysterious website similar to the Wayback Machine, is under FBI scrutiny.
- A court order has been issued to provider Tucows to hand over user data related to Archive.today.
- Archive.today is known for bypassing paywalls and operating without adhering to common rules or laws.
- The service has faced minor issues in the past but has largely operated without serious threats until now.
- The FBI's interest may stem from copyright issues, unclear financing, or the operators' possible Russian origins.
- Evidence suggests Archive.today uses a botnet with changing IP addresses to avoid anti-scraping measures.