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