Despite rigorous defenses, Rhode Island's RIBridges system experienced a data breach attributed to the cybercriminal group Brain Cipher, exposing vulnerabilities in their system. "This was not a traditional ransomware attack...They didn't brick Deloitte's system. They copied the data and took it," said former rep Langevin, noting the breach's unexpected method. He emphasizes the need for robust cyber defense as no system is foolproof.
Governor McKee's transparency in addressing the breach has been commendable, with a series of informative press conferences conducted promptly after the incident. Langevin commends this approach as critical in maintaining public trust during crises. He mentioned that while decisions about potential ransom payouts remain confidential, he supports law enforcement's stance against paying ransoms, particularly as systems today often have effective backup solutions.
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