Wednesday/ a ransomware attack 👾

Seattle Public Library suffered a ransomware attack on its network just before Memorial Day weekend.  (Libraries in Toronto and London also suffered cybersecurity breaches recently. The disruptions to their services lasted several months).

Services at the 27 branches of the library are slowly returning, but have still not been fully restored.

Workstations at the Capitol Hill branch of Seattle Public Library were still offline as of today.
From the magazine rack: the latest issue of Analog magazine.
Analog Science Fiction and Fact is a renowned magazine that combines captivating science fiction stories with scientific exploration. ‘Established in 1930, it has become a premier publication for enthusiasts of imaginative storytelling and cutting-edge science’. -magzster.com.
After the ransomware attack, Seattle Public Library issued books and items in analog mode for awhile, using pen and paper to record what was lent out.

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