A cyberattack on Rhode Island's RIBridges system has potentially compromised the personal information of hundreds of thousands of residents.
The state of Rhode Island has been hit by a cyberattack that potentially compromised the personal information of hundreds of thousands of residents. The state's RIBridges system, which manages various social services programs, was taken offline after Deloitte, the vendor, identified a major security threat. Experian has been contracted to run a toll-free hotline to assist affected individuals.
Rhode Islanders who have interacted with Medicaid, SNAP, TANF, Childcare Assistance Program, Rhode Island Works, Long-term Services and Supports, or HealthSource RI may be impacted. The hackers are demanding a ransom, according to officials. The state urges all residents to take steps to protect their personal data, which may include names, addresses, dates of birth, Social Security numbers, and banking information
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