RIBridges Ransomware Chaos: Brain Cipher’s Data Leak Drama Unfolds
The Brain Cipher ransomware gang is making Rhode Island’s RIBridges system an unwilling star of their data leak show. With stolen files featuring personal data of adults and minors, it’s a cyber drama. As IT teams scramble, Rhode Islanders should prep for an identity plot twist by monitoring their credit.
Hot Take:
Well, it looks like Rhode Island’s social services platform, RIBridges, has taken a ride on the ransomware rollercoaster courtesy of the Brain Cipher gang. This is one case where you don’t want to be on the same page as the government, especially if that page is a screenshot of your stolen data!
Key Points:
- Brain Cipher ransomware gang attacked Rhode Island’s RIBridges platform, leaking sensitive data.
- Deloitte discovered the breach and confirmed the presence of malicious code.
- Data leak includes personal information of 650,000 individuals, including minors.
- State officials urge Rhode Islanders to monitor credit and watch for phishing scams.
- Brain Cipher uses LockBit 3.0 builder and operates a data leak site for extortion.
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