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Wikipedia Blacklists Archive.today After DDoS and Tampering Scandal

2/21/2026

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Wikipedia has blacklisted Archive.today, the archiving service, removing over 695,000 links after evidence of a DDoS attack and content tampering.
Editors found Archive.today altered web snapshots to insert the targeted blogger's name, driven by a personal grudge.
The decision reflects a consensus among Wikipedia editors to avoid directing users to a site that compromises reliability.
The FBI is investigating the identity of Archive.today's operator.

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Story summary

Wikipedia has blacklisted Archive.today, the archiving service, removing over 695,000 links after evidence of a DDoS attack and content tampering.
Editors found Archive.today altered web snapshots to insert the targeted blogger's name, driven by a personal grudge.
The decision reflects a consensus among Wikipedia editors to avoid directing users to a site that compromises reliability.
The FBI is investigating the identity of Archive.today's operator.