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National Museum of the Royal Navy Faces Significant Disruption from Ransomware Cyberattack

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Date Reported: 2024-11-09
Country: GBR | United Kingdom
Victim: National Museum of the Royal Navy | nmrn.org.uk
Additional Information:

  • The National Museum of the Royal Navy has fallen victim to a ransomware cyberattack.
  • This incident has significantly impacted the museum’s ability to provide services.
  • While the museum’s sites remain open, the institution is collaborating with partners, including the National Cyber Security Centre, to investigate the origin and effects of the attack.
  • This attack comes one year after a similar incident affected the British Library, which resulted in losses of £1.6 million.

Article: https://www.museumsassociation.org/museums-journal/news/2024/12/national-museum-of-the-royal-navy-hit-by-cyber-attack/#