Covered by 2 outlets — first reported by The Register Security, Nov 5, 12:10 UTC
New York's Queens Public Library battles ransomware crims: Wi-Fi, checkouts, and website go dark
Summary
Queens Public Library in New York City says a ransomware attack has disrupted its services, confirming it on Wednesday through social media alerts and to patrons directly. Its website, on-site computers, check-out and return machines, public Wi-Fi, mobile app and digital media services are affected. The system has 66 branches serving the borough's 2.3 million residents.
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The Register SecurityFirst report
New York's Queens Public Library battles ransomware crims: Wi-Fi, checkouts, and website go dark
New York City's Queens Public Library (QPL) is battling a ransomware attack, it confirmed on Wednesday evening via social media and to patrons directly.
The Record
Queens Public Library says ransomware attack disrupted Wi-Fi, on-site computers
The library system, which has 66 branches serving the borough’s 2.3 million residents, published multiple alerts on Wednesday confirming that the disruption was caused by a ransomware attack.
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