Securing Our Knowledge: Navigating the Aftermath of the British Library Cyber Attack
In today's digital age, cybersecurity is no longer an option but a necessity. The cyber attack on one of the largest libraries in the world in October continues to have effects several months later. Incidents such as the one involving the British Library serve as sobering reminders of the far-reaching consequences that can arise from a single breach, highlighting the critical importance of proactive cybersecurity measures. Let's delve into a detailed timeline of events and explore the enduring impacts of cyber attacks. Timeline of Events: October 29, 2023: The British Library posts on X that they are struggling with "technical issues". October 31, 2023: Following the outage of the online catalogue of about 36 million books and up to 170 million items, the British Library is compromised due to a cyber incident of an undisclosed nature. November 16, 2023: The British Library officially confirms a devastating cyberattack as [...]