January 8, 2024 at 05:19PM The Toronto Zoo experienced a ransomware attack with no impact on animals or operations. They are investigating potential effects on guest and donor records and are working with law enforcement and cybersecurity experts. In a similar incident, the Toronto Public Library was attacked, causing service disruptions and data theft. The … Read more
November 15, 2023 at 02:24PM The Toronto Public Library (TPL) experienced a ransomware attack in October, resulting in the theft of personal information belonging to employees, customers, volunteers, and donors. The compromised file server contained data dating back to 1998, including names, social insurance numbers, birth dates, home addresses, and government-issued identification documents. The library … Read more
November 3, 2023 at 05:10PM Ransomware attacks have been on the rise recently, with various organizations falling victim, including the Toronto Public Library, ACE Hardware, Mr. Cooper, and the British Library. In response, a coalition of 40 countries will pledge to stop paying ransom demands. Microsoft also commits to enhancing security through its ‘Secure Future’ … Read more
November 1, 2023 at 04:32PM The Toronto Public Library (TPL) is currently experiencing technical outages due to a ransomware attack by the Black Basta ransomware operation. Certain services, including the TPL website and online account access, are unavailable. The library assures that personal information has not been compromised and is working with cybersecurity experts and … Read more
October 30, 2023 at 12:59PM The Toronto Public Library (TPL) experienced a cyberattack on October 28th, causing many of its online services to be unavailable. However, the library branches remain open, and borrowing and returning books can still be done as usual. The library assures that there is currently no evidence of data exposure and … Read more