Ransomware Group Takes Credit for Lee Enterprises Attack

Summary: A ransomware attack by the Qilin group has disrupted operations at Lee Enterprises, affecting at least 75 local newspapers in the U.S. The attackers have exfiltrated sensitive data and are demanding a ransom, threatening to leak the stolen information if their demands are not met by March 5.

Affected: Lee Enterprises

Keypoints :

• Qilin ransomware group claimed responsibility for the attack on February 27.
• The attack impacted business applications and disrupted the distribution of print and online publications.
• The hackers have threatened to release 350 GB of stolen data unless a ransom is paid.