New update from @brewsterkahle on how the Internet Archive is learning from recent cyberattacks.

https://blog.archive.org/2024/11/14/learning-from-cyberattacks/

In a new Q&A, Philip Bump, columnist for The Washington Post, reflects on why archiving the news goes beyond saving stories. From holding leaders accountable to capturing moments in culture, Bump shares insights on the need to preserve digital media. #VanishingCulture

https://blog.archive.org/2024/11/04/vanishing-culture-qa-with-philip-bump-the-washington-post/

"Who preserves what happens on the internet?" Listen as
@brewsterkahle talks with Mary Louise Kelly of All Things Considered about the cyberattacks against the Internet Archive.

️ https://www.npr.org/2024/10/29/nx-s1-5162453/what-would-be-lost-if-the-internet-archive-were-no-more

The Vanishing Culture report arrives today at a critical moment: While Internet Archive recovers from a cyberattack, it’s a reminder of how fragile our access to knowledge can be. Preserving culture & history requires resilience—and collective action.

https://blog.archive.org/2024/10/30/vanishing-culture-a-report-on-our-fragile-cultural-record/

Last week’s Physical Archive tour spotlighted preservation in action—where books, films & other media are safeguarded for the future. Couldn't make it? Check out the recap: https://blog.archive.org/2024/10/29/appreciation-for-preservation-at-physical-archive-event/

We’re grateful for your ongoing support as we continue securing services.

Update—Bringing more services online: https://blog.archive.org/2024/10/28/internet-archive-services-update/

More services & features coming soon. Services may be interrupted for ongoing maintenance as we continue to secure systems.

Thank you for your patience and ongoing support.

Want to show your support for the Internet Archive? Join us TONIGHT (Wed, Oct 23) ️

️ IN PERSON, 5-10pm PT: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/escaping-the-memory-hole-in-person-tickets-999812906317

ONLINE, 7-8pm PT: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/escaping-the-memory-hole-virtual-tickets-999817359637

Update: http://archive.org is back online in a provisional, read-only manner. Learn more in our latest post: https://blog.archive.org/2024/10/21/internet-archive-services-update-2024-10-21/

Latest update from Mark Graham, director of the Wayback Machine (Oct 16, 1:56pm PT):

"Wanted to share an update from Team Wayback Machine

The archives are safe & the Wayback Machine is up in read-only mode.

We hope to turn more web crawling on within a day to make sure our web collections remain whole.

Next up: Save Page Now.

Thank you for the support!"

Latest update from @brewsterkahle: "Wayback Machine running strong (yippie!).

Still working to bring http://archive.org items & other services online safely.

@internetarchive
team spirits high, but tired."

Latest update on archive.org services from @brewsterkahle: "Wayback Machine volume is back to normal: 1,500 requests per second.

Sorry we don't have other services yet. (Your good wishes have helped a good team
@internetarchive)

more as it happens."