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Rhode Island Benefits Portal Hit by Ransomware Attack
Cybersecurity // December 15, 2024

Rhode Island’s public benefits system has reportedly been targeted in a ransomware attack. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily newsletter, PYMNTS Today....

Google, Amazon Tech Help States Handle Jobless Claim Boom
Google // May 12, 2020

Help is on the way for beleaguered states facing a record number of jobless claims. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily newsletter,...

FTC Files Case Against RI Firm Allegedly Posing As SBA Lender; Company Claims Error
Legal // April 17, 2020

A Rhode Island company is facing allegations of falsely claiming to be an authorized lender for the Small Business Association’s (SBA) Paycheck Protection Program (PPP). Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content...

Bitcoin Daily: Rhode Island’s Blockchain Act Aims For Crypto Rules Too; Rapper Akon Details Crypto...
Bitcoin // March 15, 2020

Rapper Akon is launching the cryptocurrency, Akoin, that he says will financially power “Akon City” in West Africa. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to...

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Rhode Island Urges Residents to Protect Personal Information Amid Data Breach

December 16, 2024
Rhode Island is urging the state’s residents to protect their personal information amid a data breach of RIBridges, a system that handles many of the state’s social services programs. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe […]

Rhode Island Benefits Portal Hit by Ransomware Attack

December 15, 2024
Rhode Island’s public benefits system has reportedly been targeted in a ransomware attack. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to...

Google, Amazon Tech Help States Handle Jobless Claim Boom

May 12, 2020
Help is on the way for beleaguered states facing a record number of jobless claims. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free...

FTC Files Case Against RI Firm Allegedly Posing As SBA Lender; Company Claims Error

April 17, 2020
A Rhode Island company is facing allegations of falsely claiming to be an authorized lender for the Small Business Association’s (SBA) Paycheck Protection Program (PPP). Get the Full Story Complete...