Why British Library’s open book about cyber hack is so important

The 18-page report is a rare example of transparency that can help others avoid the same fate

It is a stark reminder that no one is safe.

Yet an ongoing problem remains — the deathly silence from organisations who fall victim to attacks, often cowed by shame.

This omertà is a problem for legislators, trying to scotch ransomware payments, and a problem for cybersecurity bodies, trying to gather data.