Philadelphia Inquirer hit by cyberattack causing newspaper’s largest disruption in decades.
The Philadelphia Inquirer experienced the most significant disruption to its operations in 27 years due to what the newspaper calls a cyberattack.
The company was working to restore print operations after a cyber incursion that prevented the printing of the newspaper’s Sunday print edition, the Inquirer reported on its website.
The Philadelphia Inquirer was recently the victim of a malicious cyberattack, causing the newspaper’s largest disruption in decades. The attack, which is believed to have originated from outside the US, has caused the Inquirer to temporarily shut down its digital and print operations.
The attack began when the Inquirer’s IT systems started experiencing issues. The newspaper quickly identified the source of the attack and began working to contain it. However, the damage was already done, as the attack had already infiltrated the Inquirer’s systems and caused significant damage.
As a result of the attack, the Inquirer’s digital and print operations were both affected. All of the newspaper’s websites, including philly.com, were taken offline and the print edition was unable to be published. The Inquirer’s staff was also unable to access their work computers, preventing them from being able to work.
The Inquirer is now in the process of assessing the damage and working to restore their systems. In the meantime, the paper is relying on alternative methods to get the news out. This includes utilizing social media and other digital outlets to provide updates.
The Inquirer’s cyberattack is a stark reminder of the importance of cybersecurity and how vulnerable all organizations are to malicious attacks. It is essential that all organizations, particularly those in the media, take the necessary steps to ensure their systems are secure and that they have a plan in place for responding to an attack.