According to sources, RIBridges (a Government organization in Rhode Island) was hit with a cyber attack. It was first reported on 2024-12-16.
Source 1 | 2024-12-16
“Cybercriminals who launched a cyberattack last month on Rhode Island’s system for health and benefits programs have released files to a site on the dark web, according to a news release from Gov. Dan McKee’s office. “
“The statement indicated that state officials had been expecting the hackers to publish the stolen files from RIBridges to the dark web — a hidden part of the internet that allows users to hide their identity and location — if their ransom demands were not met. “
“In preparation for the release of those files, the Department of Administration launched a statewide outreach campaign in December outlining ways for Rhode Islanders potentially impacted by the Dec. 5 cyberattack to protect their personal information, such as implementing multifactor authentication, credit monitoring, and signing up for fraud alerts. “
“The state’s benefits programs that may be impacted by the breach include Medicaid, Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, Temporary Assistance for Needy Families, Child Care Assistance Program, health coverage purchased through HealthSource RI, Rhode Island Works, Long-Term Services and Supports, General Public Assistance and Program At HOME Cost Share. On Dec. 5, the state was informed by Deloitte, its IT vendor, that there was a major security threat to the RIBridges system, according to the notice posted to the state’s website Saturday. On Dec. 10, Deloitte confirmed the cyberattack. “
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