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Queens Public Library ransomware incident

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A ransomware attack disrupted Queens Public Library's network, website, public computers, checkout and return machines, Wi-Fi, mobile app and digital media services. QPL said locations remained open, but renewals were unavailable and some programs could be affected. It acknowledged ransomware Nov. 4, 2026; the attack's onset, data impact and restoration date remain unresolved.

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