An investigation is underway after hackers launched a cyber attack on the British Library which caused a “major technology outage”.
Cyber security experts at the Metropolitan Police and the National Crime agency are looking into the attack, which has been affecting the library’s website, online services like the reading rooms and its public wi-fi network since Saturday. The library confirmed it was a cyber attack last night, but refused to say whether the hackers have demanded a ransom.
“In response to the attack, we have taken targeted protective measures to ensure the integrity of our systems, and we are undertaking a forensic investigation with the support of the National Cyber Security Centre and cybersecurity specialists. “As this investigation is ongoing, we cannot provide further details at this time.” A Metropolitan Police spokesman said the case will be assessed by its cyber security team and then sent to the National Crime Agency for investigation.
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