Data breach at newspaper giant Lee Enterprises affects 40,000 people

Lee Enterprise, newspaper publishing was monster Hit by a ransomware attack In February, dozens of media outlets in the United States wides the widespread disruption, confirmed as a result of the theft of employees as a result of cybertack.

The company has confirmed In a letter filed with the Attorney General of Maine That 39,779 personal information was stolen in cybertack with social security number. Data violations often affect the company’s former and current staff.

Lee provides publishing technology and web services to one of the largest newspapers in the United States and more than 70 publications. Ranswear attacked the newspaper printing paralyzer, disrupting operations in media outlets across the country for several weeks and Affected the compensation of freelancers and contractorsThe

Kilin, known for destructive cybatatacks, took credit for the violation.

A spokesperson for Lee did not respond to any request for the comment before the release.