Lee Enterprises, the newspaper publishing big that was hit by a ransomware assault in February, inflicting widespread disruption to dozens of U.S. media shops, has confirmed the cyberattack resulted within the theft of staff’ private information.
The corporate confirmed in a letter filed with Maine’s lawyer common that the non-public data of 39,779 folks was stolen within the cyberattack, together with Social Safety numbers. The data breach largely impacts former and present staff on the firm.
Lee is likely one of the largest newspaper publishers within the U.S., and offers publishing expertise and internet providers to greater than 70 publications. The ransomware assault paralyzed newspaper printing, disrupted operations at media shops throughout the nation for weeks, and affected funds to freelancers and contractors.
Qilin, a prolific ransomware gang identified for harmful cyberattacks, took credit score for the breach.
A spokesperson for Lee didn’t reply to a request for remark previous to publication.
