Calgary Public Library restricts services after cyber-attack
In October 2024, Calgary Public Library was hit by a cyber-attack and restricted its services. The library investigated the attack whilst working to reopen its branches. A possible ransomware attack was later suggested.
Key facts
- Affected organisation
- Calgary Public Library
- Incident type
- Ransomware
- Occurred / detected
- Not confirmed
- Scale of damage
- Library services restricted
- Cause / method
- Suspected ransomware attack
- Location
- Canada
Timeline
- It was reported that Calgary Public Library had restricted services owing to a cyber-attack and was carrying out an initial investigation.
- The library's plan to reopen its branches on Wednesday was announced.
- A ransomware attack was suspected in the library's cyber security incident.
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