The Internet Archive experienced three security breaches in October 2024 due to exploited unrotated Zendesk API tokens. The first breach occurred on October 9, with a data breach and DDoS attack from a pro-Palestinian group affecting 31 million users. A second breach in mid-October saw additional unrotated access tokens exploited. The third and latest breach arose from the same issues, causing additional damage. The breaches highlight the Internet Archive’s lack of proper token management and its susceptibility to repeat attacks.
The NCSC wants developers to get serious on software security
The NCSC’s new Software Security Code of Practice has been praised by cyber professionals as a significant advancement in enhancing software supply chain security.
