Rhode Islanders’ Data Breach: Protect Yourself from Cyberattacks Today!

🛡️ Rhode Island Faces a Cybersecurity Crisis Cybercriminals have struck Rhode Island’s health and benefits system, releasing sensitive data on the dark web. This alarming breach has left residents questioning the security of their personal information. Let’s break down the facts and share actionable steps to protect yourself. 🖥️🔒

The attack targeted RIBridges, a critical platform for health and benefits programs like Medicaid, SNAP, and HealthSource RI. Cybercriminals infiltrated the system, stealing and uploading files to the dark web, a hidden corner of the internet notorious for illegal activity.

Governor Daniel McKee confirmed that IT teams and Deloitte (the platform’s developer) are working tirelessly to assess the situation and assist impacted individuals.

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