Calgary Public Library locations closed due to cybersecurity breach
A sign notes a closure at the Calgary Public Library due to a cybersecurity breach on Oct. 11, 2024. (Jordan Kanygin/CTV News)
Calgary Public Library (CPL) locations closed early on Friday following a cyber attack.
In a statement Friday, CPL said it experienced a cybersecurity breach and some systems were compromised.
All physical library locations closed at 5 p.m. MT on Friday, to mitigate potential effects of the attack.
The library's website notes branches will be closed until further notice.
Additionally, all servers and library computer access will be turned off.
"Data security is a key priority for the library and our security team is working diligently to determine the scope of the breach," the library said in the statement.
The library said it would provide updates on the situation as more information becomes available.
Wordfest reached out to ticket holders on Friday evening:
"Wordfest has been informed that our Founding Partner, Calgary Public Library, is experiencing an interruption that may impact our presentations at the Imaginairium Festival, October 15-21," it said in an email.
"For all festival ticket holders, please watch your inbox for updates if your show(s) are impacted. Updates will also be posted to wordfest.com."
At least one Imaginairium venue has been changed.
Ticket holders were informed Friday evening that Lucky Loser: Donald Trump and the Illusion of Success starring Susanne Craig, set for Oct. 15 at 7:30 p.m., would be moved to the DJD Dance Centre Theatre.
Wordfest said this was done "out of an abundance of caution."
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