Rhode Island suffers major cyberattack, exposing personal data of thousands | CSO Online

Rhode Island suffered a significant cyberattack, exposing the personal data of hundreds of thousands of residents enrolled in state-run social services programs. The breach, attributed to an international cybercriminal group, targeted the RIBridges system, potentially compromising sensitive information like Social Security and bank account details. Governor Dan McKee urged affected residents to take precautionary steps while the FBI investigates the incident.