Ransomware Hits Queens Public Library, Disrupting Services for Millions of Residents

Check Point Research's threat intelligence bulletin for the week of 9th November lists a ransomware attack on Queens Public Library as one of its top incidents. The library system serves approximately 2.3 million residents in New York City.

The attack encrypted the library's systems and disrupted public computers, Wi-Fi and checkout services. The summary provided is cut short, so further details about the incident, such as who was behind it or how access was gained, are not available here.

The case shows that ransomware affects organisations of all kinds, including community services that many people rely on every day. When core systems are encrypted, even routine services can stop.