Rhode Island confirms data breach after Brain Cipher ransomware attack

Rhode Island's RIBridges eligibility system, supported by Deloitte, was breached by the Brain Cipher ransomware group; the incident (discovered Dec 5, 2024) prompted taking the system offline and is believed to have resulted in exfiltration of residents' PII — potentially including names, addresses, dates of birth, Social Security numbers, and banking information — affecting multiple public assistance programs. Deloitte and state authorities are investigating, notifying impacted households by mail, and providing guidance such as password resets and credit freezes.