US: Cyberattack disables 66 libraries in New York

A ransomware cyberattack has disabled the computer systems of 66 public libraries in the Queens borough of New York. The FBI and police have launched an investigation. Libraries have switched to manual operations.

A large-scale cyberattack has paralyzed the computer systems of 66 public libraries in Queens, New York. The FBI and New York police have launched an investigation. The attack disabled computers, Wi-Fi networks, and book checkout systems, forcing libraries to continue operating manually. The attack involved ransomware, where hackers lock computer systems to demand a ransom for their release. Last week, the Pentagon announced it is investigating mysterious failures in cooling systems at at least six military bases after hackers remotely seized control of cooling systems in European supermarkets, causing serious damage. The FBI and U.S. government agencies have issued a warning about an ongoing cyber threat in the country.