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Rhode Island’s health benefits system was breached, leading to a data leak on the dark web, compromising residents’ personal data. The compromised data included sensitive information from the state’s health benefits system. This incident demonstrates the ongoing threats to government infrastructure and highlights the importance of robust security measures. The breach underscores the necessity for continuous monitoring and improvements in state-level cybersecurity protocols.

Multiple reports indicate that the state of Rhode Island experienced a significant cyberattack that has compromised the personal data of hundreds of thousands of residents. The data breach targeted the state’s online portal for social services, possibly exposing Social Security numbers and bank account details. This has led to demands for ransom and a shutdown of the affected systems, leading to a potential crisis in public services.