Description : Provides support and resources for health, financial aid, and social services in Rhode Island.

Ransomware Victims – ALL
Other Victims by BrainCipher

Ransomware Landscape Overview

Victim: Rhode Island Department of Human Services

• Responsible for providing essential health, financial aid, and social services in Rhode Island.
• Potentially sensitive data at risk, including personal health information and financial records.
• Disruption of services can significantly impact vulnerable populations relying on these services.

Actor: BrainCipher

• Known ransomware group targeting various sectors, including government and healthcare.
• Employs sophisticated tactics to infiltrate systems, often using phishing and malware.
• Demands large ransoms, often threatening to leak sensitive data if payments are not made.

Ransomware Landscape in the US

• Ransomware attacks have surged in recent years, affecting both public and private sectors.
• Healthcare and government entities are prime targets due to the critical nature of their services.
• Cybercriminals increasingly leverage double extortion tactics, demanding ransom for data encryption and threatening to release data publicly.
• Collaboration among law enforcement, cybersecurity firms, and government agencies is crucial to combat ransomware threats.

US National Cyber Agency Information

• The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) is the primary federal agency overseeing cybersecurity efforts.
• CISA provides resources, guidance, and support to help organizations defend against ransomware and other cyber threats.
• They conduct regular assessments and share threat intelligence to enhance national cybersecurity posture.
• Public awareness campaigns are aimed at educating organizations and individuals about ransomware risks and prevention strategies.