Queens Public Library ransomware attack disrupts 66 branches' systems
First merged summary.
Ransomware encrypted Queens Public Library systems, disrupting Wi-Fi, checkouts, and services across 66 branches with three remaining open.
Queens Public Library suffered a ransomware attack that encrypted its systems and shut down Wi-Fi, on-site computers, check-out machines, mobile app, and digital media services. The attack impacts all 66 branches, though three remain open including the central library in Jamaica. Certain programs may be affected. No ransomware group has claimed responsibility, and the library is working with law enforcement and experts to restore services.
- 66 branches affected by ransomware attack
- Three branches remain open
- Wi-Fi, checkouts, app, and digital services down
- Systems encrypted but no group claimed responsibility
- Late returns incur no fines
- Working with law enforcement for resolution
Timeline
dated events in the reporting · oldest first- Nov 5, 2026Queens Public Library confirms ransomware attack disrupts services · The Register
- Nov 5, 2026Queens Public Library reports ransomware impact on 66 branches · The Record
What each outlet adds
beyond the shared facts- The RegisterThree branches remain open, no fines on late returns, no established group claims responsibility
- The Record66 branches affected, systems encrypted, digital services and app down
- Vendors
- Queens Public Library
- Victims
- Queens Public Library
- Countries
- United States
Coverage
oldest first · one row per article · UTC- · 4d ago
The Register · SecurityFirst report
Queens Public Library battles ransomware attack on systems and Wi-Fi
No group claims the ransomware attack, but library systems remain down with no timeline for full restoration.
- · 3d ago
The Record
Queens Public Library hit by ransomware
Ransomware encrypted Queens Public Library systems, disrupting Wi-Fi, computers, and services across 66 branches.