Boston Public Library Hit by Cyberattack

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Boston Public Library Hit by Cyberattack
August 26, 2021
https://www.nbcboston.com/news/local/boston-public-library-hit-by-cyberattack/2477795/

The Boston Public Library said Friday that it is experiencing "a systemwide technical outage" after being targeted by a cyberattack.

"On Wednesday morning, 8/25, the Boston Public Library experienced a systemwide technical outage due to a cybersecurity attack, pausing public computer and public printing services, as well as some online resources," the library said in a statement.
"Affected systems were taken offline immediately, and proactive steps were taken to isolate the problem and shutdown network communication. There is currently no evidence that sensitive employee or patron data has been disclosed."
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David Leonard, president of the Boston Public Library, said in an email to employees that it does not appear that the problem was caused by staff negligence or error. He said some data may be lost permanently by the cyberattack and will have to be rebuilt.

"The extent of this is still being assessed," he said. "The attack was indeed that bad."
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