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FBI subpoenas domain registrar to identify owner of archive.is site

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FBI subpoenas domain registrar to identify owner of archive.is site
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The FBI has issued a subpoena to the domain registrar of archive.today, seeking to identify the owner of the site known for its controversial content. This action reflects ongoing efforts by law enforcement to uncover the identities behind online platforms that host significant amounts of information.

Archive.today, also referred to as archive.is, has gained notoriety for its ability to preserve web pages and documents, often without the consent of the original content creators. The FBI"s move to unmask the site"s owner raises questions about online anonymity and the legal implications of hosting such content.

As previously reported, similar situations have arisen in the past where authorities have sought to identify individuals behind online platforms. The outcome of this subpoena could have implications for the future of digital privacy and the regulation of internet content.

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