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Kent District Library ransomware disrupts branches and services

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Kent District Library disclosed a ransomware event after a computer outage beginning April 24, 2026 closed all 22 branches and disrupted public access to computers, printing and other services. Most services were restored by July 9, but KDL still reported limited printing and unavailable gaming labs while recovery work continued.

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