Several public library branches in middle Georgia have or will shut down their wireless internet service after some pornographic movies were illegally downloaded, according to a media report.

The director of the Houston County system said she took the action after the system’s internet service provider issued cease and desist notices, the Telegraph of Macon reported. An online movie distributor had demanded that the provider stop materials from being illegally downloaded.

“We have safeguards in place but someone, a hacker, with the ability to get beyond our safeguards did this, and now everyone will suffer for it,” said Sara Paulk, director of the library system.

Paulk said a financial grant is needed to upgrade the Wi-Fi, but she’s not sure when that will be available.

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