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Seattle Public Library Hit by Ransomware Attack, Online Services Disrupted

 

The Seattle Public Library (SPL) has faced a significant cybersecurity incident, with its online services being disrupted due to a ransomware attack. This attack, detected over the weekend, led to the library taking proactive measures by bringing its online catalog offline on Tuesday. By Wednesday morning, while some services had been restored, many critical functionalities remained unavailable, affecting numerous patrons who rely on the library’s digital resources. 

The ransomware attack has caused extensive service interruptions. The library’s main website is back online, and some digital services, such as Hoopla, are accessible. Hoopla allows library cardholders to remotely borrow audiobooks, movies, music, and other media. However, several essential services are still offline, including e-book access, the loaning system for physical items, Wi-Fi connectivity within library branches, printing services, and public computer usage. 
The library has reverted to manual processes to continue serving its patrons. Librarians are using paper forms to check out physical books, CDs, and DVDs, ensuring that patrons can still access these materials despite the digital outage.

In the case of SPL, the specific details of the ransomware attack, including how the library’s systems were compromised and whether any data was stolen or accessed, have not been disclosed. The library has prioritized investigating the extent of the breach and restoring services.

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