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Personal Data of Rhode Island Residents Breached in Large Cyberattack

A cyberattack has compromised sensitive information in a New England state system.
Authorities are investigating the extent of the breach.
Officials warn residents to monitor their personal information.
State agencies are working to enhance their cybersecurity measures.

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Straight Arrow News

Hackers demand ransom in cyberattack on Rhode Island’s benefits system

Hundreds of thousands of people could be the victims of a major cyberattack in Rhode Island. Officials confirmed the government benefits system was targeted, revealing the private data of anyone who used a state program within the last eight years. The RIBridges system was hit earlier this month unleashing what Rhode Island Gov. Dan McKee, D, called a "major security threat." The hackers behind the leak are demanding a ransom, but authorities ha…

2 months ago

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997wpro.com

Rhode Island dealing with aftermath of cyber attack on benefits system

In a frame from video, Governor Dan McKee announces a precautionary shutdown of the state’s “RIBridges” public benefits program following a cyber attack and ransom demand, December 13, 2024. WPRO News Rhode Island state officials scrambled on Monday to help residents who depend on a variety of public benefit systems, which came under attack by hackers demanding ransom from the state vendor, Deloitte. State Police were called in to investigate.…

Hackers seek ransom after getting SSNs, banking info from state gov’t portal

Rhode Island said it’s being extorted after hack of Deloitte-run benefits system.

2 months ago·United States

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The Register

Deloitte handling 'major' cyberattack on Rhode Island system

Personal and financial data probably stolen

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StateScoop

Ransomware attack on Rhode Island health services exposed personal data of hundreds of thousands

A ransomware attack on Rhode Island's health services system has potentially exposed the personal data of hundreds of thousands of residents.

2 months ago

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PC Mag

Hacker Breaches Rhode Island State System, Swipes Personal Data

If you've ever applied for or received Medicaid in Rhode Island or one of these 7 other services through RIBridges, your SSN and other information may have been exposed.

2 months ago·United States

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