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FBI Investigates Archive.today for User Identity

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ThreatCluster •March 12, 2026 at 13:27 UTC

The FBI has issued a subpoena to the domain registrar of Archive.today as part of a federal criminal investigation aimed at uncovering the identity of its owner, Denis Petrov. The website, known for allowing users to access web page snapshots and bypass paywalls, has been under scrutiny due to its anonymous nature and popularity among users.

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