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Re:Queens Public library under ransomware attack e-borrowing... by rskeens on Tuesday November 10, 2026 @07:15AM (#50439239)
A California nonprofit's computers were once stolen only to be returned by the thieves.

That would also have arguably been more risky of a redemptive act than the right thing to do in this circumstance.

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Re:Queens Public library under ransomware attack e-borrowing... by bell-cot on Tuesday November 10, 2026 @11:03AM (#50442247)
Referring to this? https://www.huffpost.com/entry/thieves-apology-note-san-bern...

I am not a crook, but sounds like it was a pretty high-skill thief. So relatively low risk - and catching & punishing that thief mighta been a pretty low priority for everyone from the on-shift cops to the most idealist juror.

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Re:Queens Public library under ransomware attack e-borrowing... by rskeens on Tuesday November 10, 2026 @11:26AM (#50442592)
That's the one!
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