The ransomware attack is affecting Lee's ability to pay outside vendors, including freelancers and contractors, TechCrunch has learned. © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.
Lee Enterprises, a major newspaper publisher, faced a ransomware attack on February 3, 2023, disrupting its operations and affecting payments to freelancers and contractors. A month later, these workers reported unpaid invoices, while Lee confirmed the attack impacted billing and vendor payments. The company is investigating claims by the ransomware group Qilin, which has taken credit for the attack.
