Queens Public library under ransomware attack e-borrowing suspended

(connect.queenslibrary.org)

14 points | by rustyhancock 49 minutes ago

2 comments

  • rustyhancock 49 minutes ago
    Unfortunately, QPL has suffered a ransomware incident and currently much of the online access is unavailable
  • lynx97 7 minutes ago
    I wish the headlines around such things were more honest and would just say the truth: "$company is currently offline because we never really invested in security and thought we could just wing it"
    • reaperducer 1 minute ago
      I wish the headlines around such things were more honest and would just say the truth: "$company is currently offline because we never really invested in security and thought we could just wing it"

      Yes, because public libraries are well known for being awash in spare cash and never ever operate on a shoestring budget.