Ransomware Rumble: Lee Enterprises Faces Data Breach Drama with 39,000 Affected!
Lee Enterprises, a major newspaper publisher, notified over 39,000 individuals that their personal information was taken in a February 2025 ransomware attack. The Qilin ransomware gang claimed responsibility, threatening to leak 350 GB of stolen data. This attack caused significant disruptions, proving once again that news isn’t just what’s printed—sometimes, it’s what gets encrypted.
Hot Take:
Lee Enterprises might want to consider renaming themselves “Leaky Enterprises” after this latest fiasco. With 39,000 people’s personal info up for grabs, the Qilin ransomware gang is having a field day. Meanwhile, Lee’s networks seem about as secure as a screen door on a submarine. Time to batten down the hatches, folks!
Key Points:
– Lee Enterprises, a major U.S. newspaper group, suffered a ransomware attack in February 2025.
– Personal information of 39,779 individuals was compromised, including names and Social Security numbers.
– The attack caused a significant systems outage, disrupting printing and delivery operations.
– The Qilin ransomware gang claimed responsibility, threatening to release 350 GB of stolen data.
– This isn’t Lee’s first rodeo; they were also breached before the 2020 U.S. presidential election by Iranian hackers.