Ransomware attack targets Calgary libraries: officials

The Calgary Public Library said its technology services are still available at all its locations, but officials have blamed the problem on a recent ransomware attack.

Officials said in an update Friday that the cybersecurity team investigating the incident found evidence of an attack but said it has been blocked.

“As part of our containment protocols, we have proactively shut down all servers and systems,” officials said in the statement.

“The library has not communicated with any threat operatives.”

On October 11, the Calgary Public Library closed all of its locations early due to a cybersecurity breach.

The facility’s servers and library computers were disabled in the aftermath of the attack to protect patrons’ personal information.

The library locations reopened on Wednesday, October 16, but the computer systems are still not operational.

In the latest update, officials said teams are still working to determine whether the attackers gained access to that information.

“We are committed to reporting any privacy impact as soon as we know more.”