Hawaii Cybersecurity Journal: PCMag Security Watch

"Internet Archive remains off line to focus on data security breach."

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TODAY'S FEATURED STORY

Internet Archive Remains Offline to Focus On Data Security After Breach

Successive DDoS attacks and a data breach force the Internet Archive offline. Meanwhile, users on social media are blasting the hacker who has claimed responsibility.

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Company Behind Major Social Security Number Leak Files for Bankruptcy

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