[timthorn]

> they refuse to pay the ransom

As an organisation forming part of the UK State, they're not allowed to. Rightly, in my opinion.

[wara23arish]

If i was user/staff, I would sure prefer if they paid the ransom…

Since I dont trust the library to actually assess my impact, or track records of companies getting hacked often drag their feet making it up to victims. (equifax)