Inside the British Library Cyberattack: Key Takeaways & Fallout

Key Takeaways From the British Library Cyberattack

In October 2023, the British Library experienced a major cyberattack that took down its website, most of its online services, including card transactions, reader registrations, and ticket sales, as well as access to its digital library catalogue. The attack cost the library £7 million (US$8.9 million) in recovery expenses, approximately 40% of its reserve budget. While the online catalogue was restored in January, full recovery is not expected before the end of the year.