The Internet Archive faced a significant DDoS attack and data breach on Wednesday, alarming users with a controversial pop-up warning. The breach, confirmed by Have I Been Pwned, involved the theft of 31 unique email addresses and usernames. Brewster Kahle, the founder, acknowledged the incident and hinted at potential future threats. Although the organization managed to fend off the DDoS attack for now, it has taken steps to upgrade its security systems. Kahle plans to provide further updates as more information becomes available.