Lee Enterprises
Data Breach Class Action Lawsuit
Posted: June 4, 2024 -- Attention, victims of the Lee Enterprises data breach.
Abington Cole + Ellery is investigating the data breach recently announced by Lee Enterprises.
Lee Enterprises Data Breach Summary:
Approximately 39,000 individuals were affected by the Lee Enterprises data breach, and breached data may include, but is not necessarily limited to: first and last name, as well as Social Security number.
According to Lee Enterprises, on or about February 3, 2025, a suspicious event was identified within its network systems. Following this discovery, the company initiated internal protocols to address the incident and brought in external cybersecurity professionals to conduct a detailed investigation. This investigation found that unauthorized access to certain systems had likely occurred on the same date.
Through the course of the investigation, Lee Enterprises assessed whether personal information had been compromised. This review process determined that specific data may have been accessed or acquired without authorization. The full assessment was finalized by May 28, 2025, at which point the company confirmed the potential exposure of certain individuals’ personal information.
Following the initial discovery, Lee Enterprises claims it undertook actions to evaluate the security posture of its network, determine the scope of the incident, and identify individuals whose information may have been impacted. The company also says it began implementing additional technical safeguards and employee training measures intended to strengthen its data protection efforts.
As a result of the data breach, Lee Enterprises is offering 12 months of free credit monitoring and/or identity theft protection services to at least some or all affected individuals.
Additional information about the Lee Enterprises data breach may be found here: Lee Enterprises Data Breach Notification.
About Lee Enterprises:
Lee Enterprises, Inc., headquartered in Davenport, Iowa, is a publicly traded media company founded in 1890 by Alfred Wilson Lee. The company began with the acquisition of the Ottumwa Daily Courier and later expanded by purchasing the Davenport Times in 1899. In 1950, the company was incorporated under the name Lee Enterprises, Inc. Over the years, Lee Enterprises has grown through acquisitions, including Howard Publications in 2002 and Pulitzer, Inc. in 2005. In 2020, Lee Enterprises acquired Berkshire Hathaway's newspaper operations, adding 30 daily newspapers and 49 paid weekly publications to its portfolio.
Lee Enterprises publishes 72 daily newspapers and more than 350 weekly, classified, and specialty publications across 25 states. The company's publications serve various markets, including St. Louis, Missouri; Buffalo, New York; Omaha, Nebraska; Richmond, Virginia; Lincoln, Nebraska; Madison, Wisconsin; Davenport, Iowa; and Tucson, Arizona. Lee Enterprises also provides digital services, including websites for its publications and digital marketing services.
In recent years, Lee Enterprises has focused on digital transformation and cost management. The company has implemented strategies to grow revenue, improve readership and circulation, emphasize local news, and build its online presence. Lee Enterprises' common stock is traded on NASDAQ under the symbol LEE.
The Lee Enterprises Website may have additional information about or provide periodic updates regarding the data breach.
For more information about steps you can take to possibly reduce the chances harm arising from a data breach, please review the following article: What are some steps you can take if you've been the victim of a data breach?
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