Posted On February 19, 2025 Consumer Privacy & Data Breaches
February 19 – The Lee Enterprises data breach lawyers at Console & Associates, P.C are investigating the data breach that was reported after the company was targeted in a recent cyber security attack. The Lee Enterprises data breach resulted in the potential exposure of confidential consumer and employee information. While the specific types of compromised data have not yet been confirmed, the incident is still under investigation.
According to the Securities and Exchange Commission filing, Lee Enterprises reported a data breach after they were targeted in a recent cyber security attack. The cyberattack occurred on February 3, 2025, targeting the company’s IT network.
The preliminary investigation revealed that unauthorized actors accessed and encrypted Lee Enterprises’ network and removed certain files. The company has engaged cybersecurity experts to investigate the incident and determine what information may have been compromised.
At this time, Lee Enterprises has not yet sent out data breach notification letters, as they are still reviewing the compromised files to determine if consumer or employee information was leaked. If confidential information was compromised, the company will be required to notify affected individuals.
Lee Enterprises, Inc. is a media corporation headquartered in Davenport, Iowa. Founded in 1890 by A.W. Lee, the company has evolved from a single newspaper operation into a diversified media enterprise with a significant national footprint.
The company currently operates approximately 75 daily newspapers across 26 states, including notable publications such as the St. Louis Post-Dispatch, Buffalo News, and Richmond Times-Dispatch. In addition to these daily publications, Lee Enterprises manages nearly 350 weekly newspapers and specialty publications serving local communities throughout the United States.
Lee Enterprises employs approximately 3,000 people across its various operations. These employees include journalists, editors, advertising specialists, digital media experts, and administrative personnel. The company maintains a corporate structure with regional management overseeing clustered publications to maximize operational efficiency.
From a financial perspective, Lee Enterprises generates an estimated annual revenue of $750 million. The company’s business model incorporates traditional print advertising, digital marketing services, subscription revenue, and commercial printing operations. In recent years, Lee has focused on digital transformation initiatives to adapt to changing media consumption patterns.
Our data breach lawyers are eager to speak to victims of the Lee Enterprises data breach to determine what damages they sustained and what compensation may be available to them. If you recently received a NOTICE OF DATA BREACH from Lee Enterprises and would like a free consultation, contact the Console & Associates, P.C. law firm at (866) 778-5500 to discuss your legal options, or submit a confidential contact form.
