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Hackers Stole Data on 40,000 People During Recent Lee Enterprises Cyberattack
- Lee Enterprises, a major U.S. newspaper publisher, suffered a ransomware attack in February 2025 that disrupted dozens of media outlets nationwide.
- The attack occurred after unauthorized access beginning February 1, was detected February 3, and was claimed by the Qilin ransomware gang.
- The breach forced shutdowns of Lee's networks, causing printing and delivery delays while impacting payments to contractors and freelancers.
- Lee confirmed theft of personal data affecting 39,779 current and former employees, including Social Security numbers and government ID scans.
- Lee has notified affected individuals, incurred $2 million in recovery costs, enhanced security, and is cooperating with law enforcement investigations.
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