Queens Public Library in New York hit by ransomware: website, Wi-Fi, app and checkouts down ยท updates https://pwn.watch/i/queens-public-library-ransomware-nov-2026 Queens Public Library (QPL), New York City's library system for the borough of Queens, says a ransomware attack caused a significant network outage affecting systems at all its locations. On Nov 4 2026 it first reported a network outage, then that evening said the disruption was the result of a ransomware attack. The library website, on-site computers, check-out and return machines, free Wi-Fi, the QPL mobile app and digital media services are down, and renewals are unavailable. Locations remain open as scheduled, though some programs may be affected. QPL says it is working with law enforcement and cybersecurity experts and that restoring its network and systems will take some time. No ransomware group has claimed the attack, and QPL has not said whether patron data was taken. en Thu, 05 Nov 2026 00:00:00 GMT Queens Public Library in New York hit by ransomware: website, Wi-Fi, app and checkouts down: The Register reports no established ransomware group has claimed the attack yet. https://pwn.watch/i/queens-public-library-ransomware-nov-2026 https://pwn.watch/i/queens-public-library-ransomware-nov-2026#2026-11-05-48bd9258 Thu, 05 Nov 2026 00:00:00 GMT medium <p><a href="https://www.theregister.com/cyber-crime/2026/11/05/new-yorks-queens-public-library-battles-ransomware-crims-wi-fi-checkouts-and-website-go-dark/5307796">Source</a></p> Queens Public Library in New York hit by ransomware: website, Wi-Fi, app and checkouts down: Queens Public Library reports a network outage across all its locations: its website, on-site computers, check-out and return machines, free Wi-Fi, mobile app and digital media services are unavailable, while locations stay open. https://pwn.watch/i/queens-public-library-ransomware-nov-2026 https://pwn.watch/i/queens-public-library-ransomware-nov-2026#2026-11-04-8e2b9fb7 Wed, 04 Nov 2026 00:00:00 GMT medium <p><a href="https://x.com/QPLNYC/status/2118042182955491759">Source</a></p> Queens Public Library in New York hit by ransomware: website, Wi-Fi, app and checkouts down: QPL says the disruption is the result of a ransomware attack, that it is working with law enforcement and cybersecurity experts, and that restoring its network and systems will take some time. A patron email the same day also confirmed a ransomware incident. https://pwn.watch/i/queens-public-library-ransomware-nov-2026 https://pwn.watch/i/queens-public-library-ransomware-nov-2026#2026-11-04-bbf0c5f9 Wed, 04 Nov 2026 00:00:00 GMT medium <p><a href="https://x.com/QPLNYC/status/2118128693914874122">Source</a></p>