"Ransomware Attack Disrupts Seattle Public Library Services"

The Seattle Public Library is trying to restore its online services after falling victim to a ransomware attack over the Memorial Day weekend.  The library says it identified the attack on May 25, which impacted all its online services.  The Library noted that the disruption began impacting access to staff and public computers, its online catalog and loaning system, e-books and e-audiobooks, in-building Wi-Fi, and its website at www.spl.org.  In an update, the library says that its website has been restored and that access to some digital services, including Hoopla, is also available.  The library is continuing to try to restore more technology services, such as e-books and e-audiobooks, computers, Wi-Fi, printing, and more.  The library has been working with third-party forensic specialists and law enforcement to investigate the attack and restore its systems' functionality.  Physical locations remain open for visitors, who can check out materials.  However, the library cannot check materials back into the catalog for now.  The Seattle Public Library has not shared details on whether any data was stolen from its systems during the attack but said it would provide timely updates on the incident.

SecurityWeek reports: "Ransomware Attack Disrupts Seattle Public Library Services"