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cybersecurity2 years ago

"British Library Recovers Online Services Post Cyberattack"

The British Library's online catalogue has been restored after a cyber attack in late 2023, which resulted in the website being offline for almost a month. The cyber criminal ransomware gang Rhysida claimed responsibility for the attack, and the library's CEO confirmed that plans to bring the service back online would continue. The cost of the attack is estimated to be as high as £7 million, and the library has vowed not to pay any ransom to the criminals.

via Euronews|
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technology2 years ago

British Library Recovers Online Services Post Cyberattack

The British Library's main catalogue, with over 36 million records, has returned online in a "read-only" format following a cyber attack last year. The restoration of services will be gradual, with the library's chief executive emphasizing that paying a ransom to hackers is not an option. While the main catalogue is now available and searchable, accessing and ordering items for use in reading rooms will be different. The library's unique material, including archives and manuscripts, is also accessible, but offline versions of specialist catalogues must be consulted in person. The full recovery of digital services is expected to follow, with the cost of rebuilding speculated to be around £7m.

via BBC.com|
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arts2 years ago

"British Library Recovers Online Services After Cyberattack"

Months after a cyberattack disrupted its online systems, the British Library in London has begun the process of restoring its online catalog, allowing access to details of books, journals, and music scores. The recovery is expected to be gradual, with some services still affected, and accessing items will be slower and more manual for users. The attack is part of a trend of cyberattacks targeting arts and cultural institutions, with similar incidents affecting museums, opera houses, and orchestras in recent years.

via The New York Times|
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