A significant cyberattack has hit Rhode Island’s online system for health and human services benefits. The attackers demanded a ransom and may release personal data, including name, address, social security numbers, and banking details of many citizens as soon as this week. The state, along with vendor Deloitte, has contracted with Experian to establish a toll-free hotline for information and advised individuals to protect their personal information.

Man who stole 2 gold bars from Colorado woman in malware scam sentenced to 6 years in prison
Sagar Patel, 27, has been sentenced to six years in prison by a Colorado judge for stealing two gold bars from a 79-year-old woman. She