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id: 11d05b62a1
section: safety
first_reported: 2026-11-04 23:22 EST
updated: 2026-11-05 14:40 EST
status: reported
outlets: 2
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# Ransomware attack disrupts Queens Public Library services

A ransomware attack disrupted computer systems and services at all 66 Queens Public Library branches, officials said.

Section: [Public Safety](/new-york/section/safety.md) · Entities: [Queens Public Library](/new-york/wiki/queens-public-library.md)

## Coverage

- [Spectrum News NY1](http://www.ny1.com/nyc/all-boroughs/news/2026/11/05/ransomware-attack-disrupts-queens-public-library-services), 2026-11-04 23:22 EST: Ransomware attack disrupts Queens Public Library services
- [Gothamist / WNYC](https://gothamist.com/news/queens-public-library-online-system-downed-by-ransomware-hack-officials-said), 2026-11-05 14:40 EST: Queens Public Library online system downed by ransomware hack, officials said

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