Rhode Island's RIBridges System Faces Cyberattack

Rhode Island's RIBridges system, managed by Deloitte, was hit by a significant cyberattack, potentially compromising personal information of thousands of residents. Governor Dan McKee announced the breach on December 13, revealing that hackers may have accessed sensitive data including names, addresses, and Social Security numbers. The RIBridges system is used to determine eligibility for various health and human services programs, such as Medicaid and SNAP. The state has taken the system offline to address the security threat and is working with Deloitte to restore it. Residents affected by the breach will receive letters with instructions for free credit monitoring, and a dedicated call center will be established for inquiries. The full extent of the breach is still under investigation, with law enforcement agencies involved in the response.