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id: aeb0c9591e
section: safety
first_reported: 2026-11-05 14:40 EST
updated: 2026-11-05 14:40 EST
status: reported
outlets: 1
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# Queens library's online system hit by ransomware, officials say

Queens Public Library's online system was hit by a ransomware attack, officials said. Officials do not know why the library was targeted.

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

## Coverage

- [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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