Lee Enterprises, a major newspaper publisher and the parent company of The Press of Atlantic City, has confirmed a ransomware attack that disrupted operations across at least 75 publications. The cybersecurity breach caused widespread outages, impacting the distribution of printed newspapers, subscription services, and internal business operations.
The attack, first disclosed to the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) on February 3, led to significant technology failures, affecting essential business functions. In an official update to the SEC, Lee Enterprises reported that hackers gained access to its network, encrypted key applications, and extracted files—common tactics associated with ransomware incidents.
As a result of the attack, the company’s ability to deliver newspapers, process billing and collections, and manage vendor payments was severely affected. “The incident impacted the Company’s operations, including distribution of products, billing, collections, and vendor payments,” Lee Enterprises stated in its SEC filing.
With a vast portfolio of 350 weekly and specialty publications spanning 25 states, Lee Enterprises is now conducting a forensic investigation to assess the extent of the data breach. The company aims to determine whether hackers accessed personal or sensitive information belonging to subscribers, employees, or business partners.
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