Overview

• The British Library has been hit by a ransomware attack by the Rhysida cyber crime gang, causing significant disruption to its services for weeks.
• The attack has taken down the library's website, WiFi, and electronic payment systems, and has limited the availability of its collection.
• Internal data, including passport scans and employment documents of staff, have been stolen and leaked online. The hackers have started an auction for the stolen data, demanding payment in Bitcoin.
• The library is working with the Metropolitan Police and the National Cyber Security Centre to investigate the attack and reinforce its IT systems.
• The library anticipates restoring many services in the next few weeks, but warns that some disruption may persist for longer.