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The British Library is still recovering from a cyber-attack that took place last October and affected its website, online systems and services. Some of its data was released on the dark web and users are advised to change their passwords and monitor their accounts.
- LEARNING LESSONS FROM THE CYBER-ATTACK British Library cyber ...
This paper provides an overview of the cyber-attack on the...
- Cyber incident update – last updated 18 December 2023
29 November 2023. Cyber incident update – last updated 18...
- LEARNING LESSONS FROM THE CYBER-ATTACK British Library cyber ...
In October 2023 Rhysida, a hacker group, attacked the online information systems of the British Library. They demanded a ransom of 20 bitcoin, at the time around £596,000, to restore services and return the stolen data. When the British Library did not acquiesce to the attempt, Rhysida publicly released approximately 600GB of leaked material ...
Jan 15, 2024 · The UK's largest library resumed its main catalogue service on Monday, after a ransomware attack in October. Users can search for items, but not order them online, and some special collections are still offline.
Mar 28, 2024 · March 28, 2024. The British Library has shared details on the destructive ransomware attack it experienced in October 2023. Although the attack on the national library of the UK occurred five months ago, the Library’s infrastructure won’t be rebuilt until mid-April 2024, and then the full restoration of systems and data can begin.
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Nov 3, 2023 · On Saturday, the library was hit by what it is calling a “cyber incident.” Ever since, its website has been down and scholars have been unable to access its online catalog. The library’s...
