Libraries in Solano County, California hit by cyberattack, potential data breach
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The St. Helena Public Library, along with its sister libraries in Solano County, collectively known as Solano Partner Libraries and St. Helena (SPLASH), report that they have been hit by a cyberattack.
The incident occurred on April 5 and targeted SPLASH's computer network. Hackers are demanding a $100,000 ransom and threaten to release stolen data.
No details are disclosed about the attack, any data breached and number of affected indivivuals
While the cyberattack disrupted public internet access and internal systems within the nine libraries in Solano County, the impact on St. Helena Public Library was less clear. The St. Helena library utilizes a separate cloud-based system for storing its data, which may have insulated it somewhat from the breach
The St. Helena Public Library remained open and operational, including its internet, Wi-Fi, computer, and phone services. The library assures the public and its patrons that it does not store sensitive financial information such as bank or credit card details. However, they have advised library cardholders to monitor their financial accounts for suspicious activity and to be wary of unsolicited communications claiming to be from the library or related parties, as these could be phishing attempts.
