Lee Enterprises Newspaper Disruptions Caused by Ransomware

Summary: Lee Enterprises, an American media company, reported that it was the target of a ransomware attack that disrupted operations at numerous local newspapers. The attack affected at least 75 of its publications, leading to delays in the distribution of print and online products. Lee is currently investigating the breach to assess potential data compromise and anticipates a phased recovery in the coming weeks.

Affected: Lee Enterprises

Keypoints :

• Lee Enterprises owns 350 publications across 25 states and experienced operational disruptions due to the cyberattack.
• The attack allegedly involved encryption of critical applications and file exfiltration, typical of ransomware incidents.
• Although core products are resuming normal distribution, weekly and ancillary products remain affected, potentially impacting the company’s revenue.