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FBI Investigates Archive.today for User Identity

First seen 16 Nov 2025, 10:59 UTC News.Ycombinator 12

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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.