# Internet Archive Restarts Service in Read-Only Mode After Cyberattack! 📚

**URL:** <https://onehack.st/t/internet-archive-restarts-service-in-read-only-mode-after-cyberattack/293589>\
**Category:** News & Articles\
**Tags:** privacy, data-recovery\
**Created:** [October 14, 2024, 3:52pm UTC](https://onehack.st/t/internet-archive-restarts-service-in-read-only-mode-after-cyberattack/293589 "2024-10-14T15:52:00Z")\
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**Post date:** [October 14, 2024, 3:52pm UTC](https://onehack.st/t/internet-archive-restarts-service-in-read-only-mode-after-cyberattack/293589/1 "2024-10-14T15:52:00Z")

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**Summary:**

1. **Resumption of Services**  
The **Internet Archive** has resumed its services but in a **read-only** mode following a cyberattack on October 9 that temporarily took the platform offline.

2. **User Data Breach**  
The cyberattack resulted in the theft of **31 million** user authentication records, raising significant privacy concerns.

3. **Caution in Operations**  
Founder **Brewster Kahle** stated that while the service is safe to resume, it may require further maintenance, which could lead to temporary suspensions again.

4. **Current Limitations**  
At this time, the website permits users to view saved pages but does not allow for new page saves until stability is confirmed.

5. **Ongoing Vigilance**  
The Internet Archive is focused on ensuring the security of its operations as it navigates the aftermath of the cyberattack.

**Read more at:** [Internet Archive](https://web.archive.org/) | [Brewster Kahle on X](https://x.com/brewster_kahle/status/1845688309085065571)