Public internet restored at St. Paul libraries, rec centers after cyberattack

St. Paul library internet finally restored after cyberattack in July

Public internet access has been restored at all St. Paul Public Library locations and rec centers as the city continues system recovery after a major cyberattack.

On July 25, the city initiated a full shutdown in response to a ransomware attack. Although the attack didn’t compromise public internet access, the city paused service as a precaution.

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“The restoration of our public internet network took an incredible amount of work and marks a huge milestone in our recovery,” said Mayor Melvin Carter. “For so many of our residents, this connection is a lifeline to work, education, applying for jobs, and seeking opportunity. Our community is ready to move forward together.” 

City staff restored systems, including public internet access, after they tested and secured it with modern safeguards. Those safeguards include:

Segmented and secure public internet traffic separate from the city’s internal networks

Simpler access with fewer steps and log-ins

An open network to ensure residents can safely access it

“Reliable internet in our libraries has never been more important,” said Library Deputy Director of Public Services Rebecca Ryan. “By fully restoring public internet access and public printing, we can once again offer students, families, and job seekers the tools they need to learn, grow, and thrive in their neighborhood libraries.” 
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