British Library Verifies Data Breach in Ransomware Attack

Table of Contents: British Library Verifies Data Breach in Ransomware Attack

• British Library, one of the world’s largest libraries, confirms a ransomware attack that led to the theft of internal data
• The cyber security incident at the British Library caused a major technological outage across its London and Yorkshire sites
• The ongoing outage at the British Library is confirmed to be a result of a ransomware attack launched by a criminal group
• The British Library’s internal data leak appears to have been posted on a dark web leak site by the Rhysida ransomware gang
• The Rhysida ransomware gang has threatened to publish the stolen data from the British Library unless a ransom worth Bitcoin is paid
• The British Library is taking precautionary measures, including recommending users to change their passwords, after evidence of compromised customer data

British Library, one of the world’s largest libraries, confirms a ransomware attack that led to the theft of internal data

The British Library, one of the world’s largest libraries, has confirmed that it was hit by a ransomware attack in late October. The attack led to the theft of internal data, including HR files and passport scans. The library said that it discovered the attack on October 28 and immediately launched an investigation. The library also said that it had taken steps to protect its systems and data and that it was working with the National Cyber Security Centre and the Metropolitan Police to investigate the attack. The British Library said that it was still assessing the impact of the attack but that it did not believe that any sensitive data had been accessed. The attack on the British Library is the latest in a series of cyberattacks on high-profile organizations. In recent months, the Colonial Pipeline, JBS Foods, and Kaseya have all been hit by ransomware attacks. These attacks have highlighted the growing threat of ransomware and the need for organizations to take steps to protect themselves from these attacks.

The cyber security incident at the British Library caused a major technological outage across its London and Yorkshire sites

A cyber security incident at the British Library in London caused a major technological outage across its London and Yorkshire sites.

The incident led to the theft of internal data in late October. The British Library first disclosed the unspecified cybersecurity incident causing the major technological outage across its sites in London and Yorkshire, including websites, phone lines, and on-site services like visitor Wi-Fi and electronic payments, two weeks after it occurred.

The British Library outage is still ongoing, however, the organization confirmed the disruption was the result of a ransomware attack launched by a group known as the ALPHV/BlackCat criminal activists.

After the British Library said internal data leaked online appeared to include internal HR files, TechCrunch confirmed the threat actor listed the dark web leak site “Rhysida” as where a sample of the stolen data had been uploaded.

Although the ransomware gang hasn’t said much about the type of data stolen from the British Library, a sample of the data shared by the gang appeared to include employee documents and passport scans.

The ongoing outage at the British Library is confirmed to be a result of a ransomware attack launched by a criminal group

The British Library has confirmed that the ongoing outage at the institution is the result of a ransomware attack launched by a criminal group. The attack, which took place in late October, led to the theft of internal data. The library has not yet said how much data was stolen, but a sample of the data shared by the gang appears to include employee documents and passport scans. The ransomware gang responsible for the attack, known as Rhysida, has been listed on the dark web leak site since last week.

Rhysida is a relatively new ransomware gang, and it is not known how much data they have stolen from the British Library. However, the data sample shared by the gang appears to include sensitive employee information, such as passport scans and employment documents.

The British Library said in a statement that they are taking “targeted protective measures to ensure our systems continue to operate while we investigate the attack.” However, the library has not yet said whether they have received a ransom demand from the hackers. In the meantime, access to email services, the library website, and on-site services remains offline.

The British Library’s internal data leak appears to have been posted on a dark web leak site by the Rhysida ransomware gang

On October 29th, The British Library disclosed that they have suffered a ransomware attack which led to the theft of internal data. It is believed that the attack was carried out by the Rhysida ransomware gang, who have since posted what is believed to be the stolen data on a dark web leak site.

While the library has not confirmed whether any personal data was stolen in the attack, they have recommended that users change their passwords as a precautionary measure, especially if they use the same password across multiple services.

The British Library also stated that while some technical services are being restored following the attack, it could take weeks to fully recover and some disruptions may persist. In the meantime, the library has implemented targeted protection measures to ensure the integrity of their systems continues, and are investigating the attack with the support of the National Cyber Security Centre, Metropolitan Police Cyber Security Specialists, and other relevant authorities.

The type of ransomware used in the attack and the ransom demanded by the hackers has not been disclosed.

The Rhysida ransomware gang has threatened to publish the stolen data from the British Library unless a ransom worth Bitcoin is paid

The British Library has been hit by a ransomware attack, with the hackers threatening to publish the stolen data online if a ransom is not paid.

The library confirmed the attack on Monday, saying that it had led to disruption to some of its services.

It is not yet known what data has been stolen, but the hackers have claimed to have obtained internal data, including employee documents and passport scans.

The library said it is working with the police and the National Cyber Security Centre to investigate the attack.

In the meantime, the library has advised users to change their passwords as a precautionary measure.

The British Library is taking precautionary measures, including recommending users to change their passwords, after evidence of compromised customer data

The British Library data breach is an ongoing incident in which customer data was compromised. The library first disclosed the incident on October 24, 2022, and said that it was caused by a ransomware attack. The attack led to the theft of internal data, and disrupted many of the library’s services, including its website, phone lines, and on-site services.

The library said that it was taking precautionary measures, including recommending users to change their passwords. However, it is not yet known how much data was stolen, or whether any ransom demands were received from the hackers.

The British Library responded to TechCrunch’s questions, though it was clear the organization’s email services, library website, and parts of its network remain offline at time of publication. In its latest statement, the library said it could take weeks, possibly even longer, to recover from the ransomware attack. It anticipates restoring many of its services next week, but some disruptions may persist longer.

In the meantime, the library is taking targeted protective measures to ensure its systems continue to operate and is investigating the attack with the support of the National Cyber Security Centre, the Metropolitan Police Cyber Security Specialists, and other partners.