Fort Bend County library system hit by cyberattack

A criminal investigation is underway after a cyberattack on the Fort Bend County library system in Texas. The attack occurred almost a month ago, but library officials waited over three weeks to inform the public. Currently, users of the George Memorial Library are experiencing ongoing issues. Although the Wi-Fi is restored, other problems remain. One library visitor, Steffanie Fuentes, expressed frustration at being unable to print or check out books due to network issues. The Fort Bend County District Attorney's office is looking into the cyberattack but has not released details about how it happened. Library leadership has not provided interviews to the media. Cybersecurity expert Marian Zaki emphasizes the importance of identifying those responsible for the attack and bringing them to justice. Experts note that cyberattacks are becoming more common, especially against local governments that may use outdated technology. They suggest isolating networks to protect sensitive information across different departments. Library officials claim that personal information at other county departments should be secure since the library operates on its own system. Many library users are asking for more transparency regarding the incident. They feel it's important to be informed about the safety of their own information. ABC13 also mentioned that the county should involve the FBI for further assistance in the investigation, but there is no confirmation if they are currently involved.