Lee Enterprises, a news media company that owns over 70 daily newspapers across the United States, experienced a cyberattack last week that disrupted its operations. The company’s newspapers, including The St. Louis Post-Dispatch and The La Crosse Tribune, were unable to print, had issues with their websites, and published smaller issues as a result of the attack.
While Lee Enterprises did not disclose how the attack occurred or who was behind it, the company stated that they have informed law enforcement and are investigating the situation to determine if any information was affected. The newspapers affected by the cyberattack reported on the disruptions in their operations, with some papers not printing since February 1 and others publishing modified editions with smaller print or missing regular features.
Despite the challenges caused by the attack, most of the newspapers were still able to publish articles online. Lee Enterprise’s websites displayed a maintenance banner, notifying readers that some services were temporarily affected, such as access to subscription accounts and e-editions. The company assured readers that they are working to resolve the issues and restore normal operations as soon as possible.
In response to the cyberattack, editors of several newspapers, like The Buffalo News and The News and Advance, thanked readers for their patience and apologized for the disruptions. While the investigation into the cyberattack continues, Lee Enterprises remains committed to delivering quality journalism to its readers and addressing any challenges caused by the attack.
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