Official announcements from Seattle Public Library

Seattle Public Library Hit by Ransomware Attack, Disrupting Services

May 28, 2024, 08:05 PM

The Seattle Public Library (SPL) experienced a ransomware attack on May 28, 2024, which has impacted multiple tech systems and online services. The attack, identified as a ransomware event, led the library to take its systems offline, disrupting services such as the online catalog, e-books, public computers, and in-building Wi-Fi. Despite these disruptions, library buildings remain open to the public. The SPL is working diligently to securely restore its systems.