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Cybersecurity breach at Calgary Public Library forces closure of locations across the city

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All Calgary Public Library locations closed Friday due to a cybersecurity breach that has compromised some systems, a spokesperson for the library said.

All libraries shuttered as of 5 p.m. Friday

Steps leading into the main branch of the Calgary Public Library. Sign for library on wall behind.
All Calgary Public Library locations shut down Friday due to a cybersecurity breach. (Tahirih Foroozan/CBC)

All Calgary Public Library locations closed Friday due to a cybersecurity breach that has compromised some systems, a spokesperson for the library said.

Calgary Public Library said the closures are to mitigate potential impact and are a proactive measure. All locations are shut down as of 5 p.m.

All servers and computer access will also be shut off in addition to the closure of library locations.

“Data security is a key priority for the Library and our security team is working diligently to determine the scope of the breach,” a spokesperson for the library said in a release. 

“We will provide timely updates of the Library’s closures as more information becomes available.”

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