Lee Enterprises, a news media company that owns over 70 daily newspapers and nearly 350 weekly publications, experienced a cyberattack last week that disrupted their operations. The attack led to printing issues, website problems, and the publication of smaller newspaper issues. The company notified law enforcement and is currently investigating the incident.
Newspapers published by Lee Enterprises, including The St. Louis Post-Dispatch and The Press of Atlantic City, reported on the cyberattack and the impact it had on their operations. Some newspapers were unable to print since the attack began, while others published smaller editions with modifications. Online access was also affected for some subscribers.
Despite the challenges posed by the cyberattack, Lee Enterprise newspapers are working to ensure that they continue delivering local coverage to their readers. The Buffalo News in New York, for example, experienced delayed deliveries and published smaller editions throughout the week, but assured readers that the print changes were temporary.
The News and Advance of Lynchburg, Va., thanked readers for their patience after facing an “unprecedented technical issue” that disrupted production and disabled the phone system. The newspaper’s staff continued to produce quality journalism despite the obstacles.
Lee Enterprises is focused on determining the extent of the information affected by the cyberattack, but investigations are complex and time-consuming. Meanwhile, newspapers are making efforts to resolve printing and online access issues for their readers.
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