Lee Enterprises, a major U.S. newspaper publisher, suffered a significant ransomware attack in February that resulted in the theft of personal data from approximately 39,779 individuals, mostly current and former employees. This cyber breach, claimed by the ransomware group Qilin, disrupted operations at numerous media outlets nationwide, halting newspaper printing processes and affecting payment systems for freelancers and contractors. The company acknowledged the breach in a letter to the Maine attorney general, confirming that sensitive information such as Social Security numbers was compromised.
Lee Enterprises confirmed that the ransomware attack in February resulted in the theft of personal data from 39,779 individuals, affecting former and current employees.
The cyberattack paralyzed newspaper printing and operations, disrupting payments to freelancers and affecting media outlets across the country for weeks.
Qilin, a known ransomware gang, claimed responsibility for the breach that severely impacted the largest U.S. newspaper publisher.
In a letter to Maine's attorney general, Lee reported that sensitive data, including Social Security numbers, was compromised during the attack.
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