FBI’s Hunt for Archive.today Creator: The Mystery Web Detective Story Unfolds

The FBI’s got a new mystery on its hands—who’s behind Archive.today, the paywall-evading website? With a subpoena hot off the press, they’re digging for clues. The website’s owner remains as elusive as a sneaky cat burglar. Will the FBI unmask this digital ghost, or will the mystery persist? Stay tuned!

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Hold onto your digital hats, folks! The FBI is diving into the murky waters of the internet to crack the case of the elusive Archive.today. It’s like a real-life game of “Where in the World is Carmen Sandiego?” but with less geography and more subpoenas. Grab your popcorn and watch as the FBI attempts to unmask the person (or mysterious group) who has been stealthily archiving your favorite web pages!

Key Points:

  • The FBI is investigating Archive.today and its alternate domains to unearth its mysterious owner.
  • Archive.today creates web snapshots, potentially bypassing paywalls and preserving government documents.
  • The true identity of the site’s creator remains unknown, with hints pointing to a possible Russian individual.
  • An FBI subpoena was issued to domain registrar Tucows, requiring detailed information about the site’s owner.
  • The investigation raises questions about digital freedom, copyright, and the future of web archiving.

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