Cyberattack leads to shutdown of state computer system; ransom sought

RHODE ISLAND state government is facing a major cyberattack on a public benefits computer system that has served hundreds of thousands of Rhode Islanders. PBN FILE PHOTO/CASSIUS SHUMAN

PROVIDENCE – Rhode Island’s public benefits computer system has been shut down following a cyberattack involving the private data of thousands of people. Gov. Daniel J.  McKee’s office on Friday night confirmed that hackers accessed RIBridges, an online portal for obtaining social services, including health insurance through HealthSourceRI. State officials said it is likely personal

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