600 staff and public access computers were taken down at Volusia County Public Library (VCPL) branches in Daytona Beach, Florida, following a cyberattack. The attack started around 7 AM on January 9, 2020.
“The county’s technology staff were immediately notified and coordinated recovery efforts with library staff,” reads the official statement.
“Approximately 50 computers are back online, enabling library staff to perform patron business, such as checking books in and out, and making reservations.”