Lee Enterprises’ Data Breach: When Your Personal Info Headlines the News!
Regional newspaper publisher Lee Enterprises fumbled a cybersecurity attack, with data from about 40,000 individuals stolen. While the company dodged the term “ransomware,” it did admit to “linguistic gymnastics.” So, if you find your social security number doing backflips, blame Lee’s unexpected dive into the world of data acrobatics.
Hot Take:
Looks like Lee Enterprises’ cybersecurity was as thin as their newspapers! When hackers hit, they sure made headline news, but not the kind you want on your front page. Maybe they should consider hiring some cyber ninjas alongside their journalists next time!
Key Points:
- Lee Enterprises faced a data breach affecting 40,000 individuals, including employee social security numbers.
- The cyberattack started on February 1, 2023, but was detected on February 3.
- The company avoided calling the incident ransomware, despite encrypted files and exfiltration.
- The Qilin group claimed responsibility, but the data has since disappeared from their site.
- Lee Enterprises’ publications resumed, but the attack likely hit their financials, even with cyber insurance.
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