The cyberattack on Rhode Island's RIBridges system potentially exposes personal information of hundreds of thousands, with hackers demanding payment to prevent data release.
Officials revealed that the breach involved access to RIBridges, the portal for essential social services like SNAP and Medicaid, putting applicants at risk.
Governor Dan McKee noted the investigation into the security breach, emphasizing uncertainty about the scale of affected individuals, estimating possibly hundreds of thousands.
Hackers behind the attack threatened to release sensitive information unless a ransom is paid, highlighting the growing risk to personal data in state systems.
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