BEHIND THE COMPLAINTS: OUR INVESTIGATION INTO THE SUSPICIOUS PRESSURE ON ARCHIVE.TODAY

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AdGuard DNS was contacted by the Web Abuse Association Defense (WAAD), which demanded that it block Archive.today for hosting illegal content, with implied threats of legal action under French law. AdGuard's investigation revealed WAAD to be a recently formed, opaque organization with suspicious activities, potentially impersonating individuals and making false reports. AdGuard has filed a complaint with the French police and is investigating the connection between WAAD and the real lawyer.