Archive.today Script Generates Continuous DDoS Traffic Against a Blog
Archive.today Script Generates Continuous DDoS Traffic Against a Blog
An independent investigation has identified JavaScript running on archive.today that repeatedly sends automated requests to a third-party blog, creating sustained traffic consistent with a DDoS attack.
What the Script Does
When a visitor loads an archive.today CAPTCHA page, embedded code automatically sends repeated search requests to the same blog URL every 300 milliseconds. These requests bypass caching by using random query strings.
Simplified Code Behavior
Every 0.3 seconds → send a new request
Random URL → avoids caching
Runs nonstop → sustained traffic flood
Random URL → avoids caching
Runs nonstop → sustained traffic flood
Why this matters:
Small and independent websites can be overwhelmed by constant automated traffic, resulting in downtime, increased hosting costs, or service suspension — a practical DDoS impact.
Public Discussion and Evidence
Screenshots, logs, and technical analysis have been publicly discussed across multiple platforms, where users independently reviewed the behavior and its potential classification as a DDoS attack.
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