Lee Enterprises, a prominent newspaper publishing company, has been grappling with a debilitating cyberattack that has caused widespread disruptions to its operations. Entering its third week, the attack has affected the distribution, billing, and vendor payments of the company’s portfolio of products.
Preliminary investigations suggest that malicious actors gained unauthorized access to Lee’s network, encrypted critical applications, and exfiltrated certain files. The incident has significantly impacted Lee’s print and online operations, resulting in publication delays and limited website accessibility.
Lee has initiated a forensic analysis to assess the extent of data affected by the attack, including the potential theft of sensitive or personal information. The company has notified law enforcement and anticipates that the outages may persist for several more weeks as affected systems are restored.
The attack has disrupted several Lee-owned publications, including the Winston-Salem Journal, Albany Democrat-Herald, and Corvallis Gazette-Times. Several websites have displayed maintenance messages, indicating temporary interruptions to subscription accounts and electronic editions.
Lee has acknowledged that the incident is likely to have a material impact on its financial performance. The Freedom of the Press Foundation maintains a list of affected outlets.
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