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Lee Enterprises Data Breach Investigation
Shamis & Gentile P.A., one of the nation's premier class action law firms specializing in data breach cases, is investigating the Lee Enterprises data breach.
If you were affected by the data breach, your sensitive personally identifiable information may have been exposed, and you may be eligible for compensation.
About Lee Enterprises
Founded in 1890, Lee Enterprises currently operates 46 daily newspapers and has interests in several others, along with nearly 300 specialty publications across 22 states. Headquartered in Davenport, Iowa, the company also offers a wide range of digital products and marketing services to local markets throughout the United States.
The company is publicly traded on the New York Stock Exchange and has nearly 1,000 employees.
What Happened?
On February 3, 2025, Lee Enterprises experienced a major ransomware attack that exposed the personal information of several thousand individuals. The ransomware group known as Qilin claimed responsibility for the attack, stating they had accessed sensitive company data and threatened to publish it on the dark web.
The data breach was confirmed on May 28, 2025, and affected approximately 39,779 people in the United States, including 17 residents of New Hampshire and 13 of Maine. The company notified state Attorney General's offices and affected consumers in writing on June 3, 2025.
Information Exposed:
- First and last name
- Social Security number
The incident was also disclosed to the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission.
Your Rights and Next Steps
If you received a notification from Lee Enterprises about this data breach, you have important rights and options and may be entitled to take legal action.
- Identity Protection Services: Sign up the free IDX identity protection services offered by Lee Enterprises.
- Monitor your accounts carefully: Check your financial statements regularly for suspicious activity or unauthorized transactions. If you notice anything unusual, contact your financial institution immediately.
- Fraud alert and free credit reports: A fraud alert informs creditors to take extra steps to verify your identity before opening new accounts in your name. Consumers are also entitled to one free credit report annually from each credit bureau. You can request a fraud alert or a credit report by contacting any one of the three major credit bureaus.
- Seek legal help: Lawyers are ready to help you understand your rights and pursue compensation.
if your information was compromised in this breach.
You May Be Entitled to Compensation
If you were affected by the Lee Enterprises data breach, lawyers are ready to help you understand your rights and pursue compensation. It's important to hold companies accountable for failing to protect your data.
To find out if you qualify to join a lawsuit and seek compensation, submit your information below.
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