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title: "Queens Public Library ransomware outage"
description: "Ransomware disrupted Queens Public Library services across all locations; branches remained open while network recovery continued."
incident_type: "Ransomware"
status: "active"
last_modified: "2026-11-08"
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# Queens Public Library ransomware outage

The library attributed a network outage to ransomware and restored Wi-Fi and checkout machines while other services remained unavailable.

Last modified Nov 8, 2026 · 1 source

## Summary

- **Environment:** Library network, website, mobile app and public computers
- **Operational impact:** Digital services and renewals disrupted; branches remained open
- **Financial impact:** No incident cost publicly quantified

## What happened

[Queens Public Library](https://www.queenslibrary.org/) said a ransomware attack caused a network outage affecting all locations. Its [outage notice](https://connect.queenslibrary.org/) listed disruption to the library website, mobile app, on-site computers and digital media services. [1](#source-1)

## Impact

- Branches remained open on their regular schedules, although some virtual and in-person programs could be affected. [1](#source-1)
- Renewals were unavailable alongside the affected digital services. [1](#source-1)
- The library reported that Wi-Fi at open locations and checkout and return machines had been restored. [1](#source-1)

The notice does not establish whether personal data was accessed or stolen, or how many people were affected.

## Timeline

### November 8, 2026 — Briefing updated

This briefing was last reviewed and updated on November 8, 2026.

## Threat Group & Attack Vector

The library identified ransomware as the cause of the outage. Its notice does not establish the initial access method or a precise attack date. [1](#source-1)

### Actors

- No threat actor group has been identified in the reviewed public evidence.

### TTPs

- No specific MITRE ATT\&CK technique is currently mapped for this case.

## Response

The library was working to restore full network and system access. Its notice warned that recovery would take time but did not give a completion date. [1](#source-1)

## Assets

[Download the case-scoped STIX 2.1 bundle](<https://www.ally.security/incidents/queens-public-library-ransomware-outage-2026/stix.json>)

## Sources

Primary source records used to research this incident.

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### Queens Public Library Network Outage Updates

official · Queens Public Library

<https://connect.queenslibrary.org/>

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<summary>Evidence ledger</summary>

Review the supporting structured claims.

1. **Resulted In · 100% confidence · current**  
   Queens Public Library ransomware outage: Library locations remained open on their regular schedules, although some virtual and in-person programs could be affected.
2. **Resulted In · 100% confidence · current**  
   Queens Public Library ransomware outage: Queens Public Library attributed a network outage affecting all locations to a ransomware attack.
3. **Resulted In · 100% confidence · current**  
   Queens Public Library ransomware outage: The library website, mobile app, on-site computers, digital media services and renewals were unavailable in the reviewed notice.
4. **Resulted In · 100% confidence · current**  
   Queens Public Library ransomware outage: The library was working to restore full network and system access but had not given a completion date.
5. **Resulted In · 100% confidence · current**  
   Queens Public Library ransomware outage: Queens Public Library reported that free Wi-Fi at open locations and checkout and return machines had been restored.
6. **Affected Organization · 100% confidence · current**  
   Queens Public Library ransomware outage: Queens Public Library

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