The Internet Archive's 'Save Page Now' service on the Wayback Machine has been restored following a series of DDoS attacks. The nonprofit organization announced on X that users can once again upload new web pages for later access.
Initially, the Wayback Machine resumed in read-only mode on October 14, but it is now fully operational. The Internet Archive will start collecting archived web pages from October 9, when the entire site was taken offline due to the attacks.
These October attacks coincided with the Internet Archive's disclosure of a data breach affecting over 31 million records. Security researcher Troy Hunt, who runs the Have I Been Pwned? service, indicated that the two incidents against the Internet Archive were likely unrelated and possibly executed by multiple parties.
The restoration of the 'Save Page Now' service marks a significant step in the recovery process for the Internet Archive, enabling users to once again preserve and access vital online information through the Wayback Machine.
Founded in 1996 by Brewster Kahle, the Internet Archive and its Wayback Machine serve as a crucial pillar for preserving the history of the internet. Launched in 2001, the Wayback Machine has become an indispensable tool for researchers, journalists, and tech enthusiasts, allowing users to explore past versions of websites that would otherwise be lost. Currently, the archive contains over 700 billion web pages, documenting the evolution of the World Wide Web.
In addition to saving web pages, the organization digitizes books, audio recordings, videos, and software, creating a vast digital library accessible to all. Despite recent challenges like DDoS attacks, the Internet Archive continues to play a vital role in preserving global digital heritage, demonstrating the importance of its mission in the digital age.