Newspaper printing across US hit after Lee Enterprises says “cybersecurity event” disrupted operations
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James Thompson
American media giant Lee Enterprises confirmed a cyberattack that led to a disruption in the printing of newspapers across the United States. The company reported a technology outage on February 3, 2025, due to a cyber incident affecting certain business applications. While details of the attack were not disclosed, the company is actively investigating the incident and assessing its impact. Despite the attack affecting over 70 media outlets, Lee Enterprises stated that there was no material impact yet. Ransomware attacks commonly lead to IT infrastructure shutdowns, data theft, and extortion attempts. Recovery efforts are ongoing, and further updates are expected in the future.
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