Summary: British Library confirms it was hit by a ransomware attack on October 28, causing a major technology outage that will take weeks or possibly months to recover. The attack impacted phone lines, on-site services, access to digital collections, and the website. The library is implementing targeted protection measures and conducting digital forensics work. Some services, including the library's website and digital services, remain unavailable. The library has not confirmed if data was stolen during the attack.

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