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The Target: As one of the largest newspaper groups in the United States, Lee Enterprises publishes 77 daily newspapers and 350 weekly and specialty publications across 26 states.
The Take: The information that could have been subject to unauthorized access and/or acquisition includes first and last name, as well as Social Security number.
The Vector: The investigation determined that information may have been accessed or acquired without authorization on February 3, 2025.
This breach is a stark reminder of how strong authentication controls are in an overall robust cybersecurity posture, and that good password hygiene plays a pivotal role in protection.
Cybersecurity Dive: President Donald Trump’s nominee for national cyber director spent his Senate confirmation hearing calling for bold action to repel hackers but ducking questions about the impact of the administration’s proposed cybersecurity funding cuts.
SecurityWeek: Founded in 2011, the London-based firm provides real-time detection and response and penetration testing capabilities in a single, unified platform that delivers enterprise-grade cybersecurity to mid-sized businesses.
Bleeping Computer: Microsoft announced in Berlin a new European Security Program that promises to bolster cybersecurity for European governments.
The Record: MainStreet Bank said a cyberattack affecting one of its vendors exposed the sensitive information of about 5% of its customers. In regulatory filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), MainStreet Bancshares said it was informed in March that the vendor was compromised.
CFO Dive: The research comes as AI agents proliferate, gaining access to sensitive corporate data, including customer information, financial details, intellectual property, legal documents and supply chain transactions, the cybersecurity firm said.
PYMNTS: Coinbase reportedly knew in January about a data breach at an outsourcing company that it publicly disclosed May 14 in a filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC).
Dark Reading: Australia implemented new ransomware payment disclosure rules at the end of May, which will apply to all organizations with an annual turnover of AUS$3 million ($1.93 million).
