Queens Public Library Hit by Ransomware, Website, Wi-Fi and Checkout Systems Down
Queens Public Library (QPL) in New York City confirmed a ransomware attack on Wednesday evening via social media and direct patron notifications. The incident has knocked out QPL's website, on-site computers, check-out/return machines, public Wi-Fi, mobile app, and digital media services. Renewals are unavailable, though no late fines will be charged. All three branches, including the central Jamaica branch, remain physically open while IT works to restore systems. No ransomware group has yet claimed responsibility, and the article notes that attacks on publicly funded institutions rarely yield large payouts, drawing a comparison to the British Library's 2023 Rhysida ransomware attack, whose recovery remains incomplete years later.
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Queens Public Library Hit by Ransomware, Website, Wi-Fi and Checkout Systems Down
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Queens Public Library (QPL) in New York City confirmed a ransomware attack on Wednesday evening via social media and direct patron notifications. The incident has knocked out QPL's website, on-site computers, check-out/return machines, public Wi-Fi, mobile app, and digital media services. Renewals are unavailable, though no late fines will be charged. All three branches, including the central Jamaica branch, remain physically open while IT works to restore systems. No ransomware group has yet claimed responsibility, and the article notes that attacks on publicly funded institutions rarely yield large payouts, drawing a comparison to the British Library's 2023 Rhysida ransomware attack, whose recovery remains incomplete years later.