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Lee Enterprises Caught in Ransomware Tango: Dancing Around the ‘R’ Word
Lee Enterprises has coined a new euphemism for ransomware: “cybersecurity attack.” While they tiptoe around the R-word, it’s clear their operations were held hostage. As the publisher grapples with encrypted files and delayed newspapers, they’re left hoping their cybersecurity insurance isn’t just another headline.
Hot Take:
Lee Enterprises is pulling the classic “He Who Must Not Be Named” move, but instead of fearing Voldemort, they’re avoiding the ‘R’ word like it’s a cursed horcrux! They’re dodging the ransomware label with the agility of a cat avoiding a bath. But let’s be real – if it quacks like a ransomware duck and encrypts like one too, it’s probably not just a “cybersecurity attack.”
Key Points:
- Lee Enterprises suffered a cybersecurity attack, likely ransomware, affecting operations and product distribution.
- The attack included unlawful network access, encryption of critical applications, and file exfiltration.
- Impact stretched over billing, collections, and vendor payments, delaying print and digital products.
- The full extent of compromised data is still under investigation with no conclusive evidence thus far.
- Lee Enterprises is leveraging cybersecurity insurance and enacting temporary measures for recovery.
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