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Rhode Island's health benefits system has suffered a significant data breach, with residents' personal information being leaked onto the dark web. The compromised data originated from the state's RIBridges system, which supports various state programs like Medicaid, SNAP, and childcare assistance. The breach was confirmed by Governor Daniel McKee's office and further details suggest that Deloitte, the firm responsible for designing and maintaining RIBridges, is investigating the incident. The cybercriminals responsible for the attack released some RIBridges files, prompting state officials to notify individuals who may be affected.

The state is working to determine the full scope of the breach and which specific data has been leaked. Impacted individuals will be contacted via letters containing instructions on accessing free credit monitoring. Gov. McKee stated the state had prepared for this and is encouraging residents to remain vigilant and protect their personal information. The incident highlights a growing concern over the vulnerability of state systems to cyber threats and the importance of proactive cybersecurity measures.

ImgSrc: securityaffairs.com

References:

• Security Affairs - Rhode Island’s data from health benefits system leaked on the dark web. - 6d
• ciso2ciso.com - Rhode Islanders’ Data Was Leaked From a Cyberattack on State Health Benefits Website – Source: www.securityweek.com - 6d
• @jos1264 - Rhode Islanders’ Data Was Leaked From a Cyberattack on State Health Benefits Website – Source: www.securityweek.com - 6d
• ciso2ciso.com - Rhode Island ’s data from health benefits system leaked on the dark web – Source: securityaffairs.com - 6d
• CISO2CISO.COM & CYBER SECURITY GROUP - Rhode Island’s data from health benefits system leaked on the dark web - 5d
• @jos1264 - Rhode Island ’s data from health benefits system leaked on the dark web. - 5d
• ciso2ciso.com - Hackers Leak Rhode Island Citizens’ Data on Dark Web – Source: www.infosecurity-magazine.com - 4d
• @BleepingComputer - The Brain Cipher ransomware gang has begun to leak documents stolen in an attack on Rhode Island's 'RIBridges' social services platform. - 4d

Classification:

• HashTags: RhodeIslandBreach DarkWebLeak HealthData
• Company: Rhode Island
• Target: Rhode Island residents
• Product: RIBridges
• Feature: Data Leak
• Type: DataBreach
• Severity: Major