In December 2024, Rhode Island’s public benefits data was compromised in a ransomware attack by the Brain Cipher group. The attack targeted the RIBridges system, managed by Deloitte, which is used for handling public benefits in the state. This breach has raised significant concerns about the protection of sensitive data and the effectiveness of cybersecurity measures in place. The Attack
The urgency of securing our nation’s digital infrastructure has never been more pressing, with a recent report by Censys revealing that over 430 industrial control systems, essential for vital services, are directly accessible via the Internet, creating significant security risks. The potential for AI-enabled cyberattacks further exacerbates the situation, highlighting the critical need for immediate and comprehensive action. Addressing these
In an alarming development, Rhode Island’s primary benefits system, RIBridges, has been compromised following a presumed ransomware attack on Deloitte, which operates the system. This breach potentially exposes personal details of thousands of state residents, including names, addresses, birth dates, Social Security numbers, and banking information. According to the governor’s office, anyone who has applied for health coverage or other
The recently unveiled AMD Ryzen AI 7 350 APU, which has been benchmarked on Geekbench 6.3, represents a significant advancement in AMD’s APU offerings, particularly within the budget and mainstream laptop and mobile device sectors. This new APU, part of the Krackan Point family, boasts 8 cores and 16 threads with an impressive boost clock exceeding 5GHz, showcasing remarkable single-core
In a recent untimely mishap, Zotac inadvertently revealed Nvidia’s upcoming line-up of next-generation desktop graphics cards, including the RTX 5090 GPU with an impressive 32GB of VRAM, on their website. This leak, discovered by VideoCardz, sheds light on the Blackwell GPUs Nvidia plans to debut, albeit prematurely. The identified models include the Nvidia GeForce RTX 5090, RTX 5090D, RTX 5080,
NVIDIA, a leading GPU manufacturer renowned for its secrecy surrounding upcoming products, has officially teased its next-gen GeForce RTX 50 series, codenamed “Blackwell,” set to launch at CES 2025. This advanced unveiling comes as part of NVIDIA’s celebration of 25 years of “NVIDIA GeForce,” marking a significant milestone in the tech giant’s illustrious history. Made via a promotional video and
In recent tech developments, the Raspberry Pi community has made significant strides in enhancing the new Raspberry Pi 500 by integrating NVMe storage capabilities into the compact keyboard PC. Originally, the Raspberry Pi 500, which combines the Raspberry Pi 5 into a neat, keyboard-centric design, was targeted as a budget-friendly device for casual browsing and light productivity tasks, with an
A small team of enthusiasts, led by Oscar Barea, is breathing new life into the historic 3dfx Interactive’s graphics card line through the modern revival known as the 3dfx VoodooX project. This ambitious endeavor sought to create a fully functional video card based on the VSA-100 chip, the final 3D accelerator developed by 3dfx before its acquisition by Nvidia. Despite
The impending trial between chip giants Qualcomm and Arm over licensing rights and chip technology has garnered immense attention in the tech industry. This legal conflict, unfolding in a Delaware courtroom, comes shortly after Arm canceled Qualcomm’s license in October, intensifying the already existing tensions. The trial has allocated approximately 11 hours for each side to present their case by
Intel’s recent release of the Arc B580 graphics card has created a buzz in the tech community, thanks to its commendable performance and affordability. Sporting 12 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 192-bit bus, this graphics card caters well to gaming and general computing needs. However, a recently spotted shipping document by Tomasz Gawroński has unveiled a far more captivating
There is a significant increase in ransomware attacks that targeted healthcare organizations worldwide, noting the alarming consequences these breaches had on patient safety and privacy. Despite these grim scenarios, it is also highlighted some positive advancements and potential solutions aimed at strengthening cybersecurity in the healthcare sector moving forward into 2025. Overview of 2024 Healthcare Cybersecurity Landscape In 2024, healthcare
The Gendarmerie General Command has recently taken significant actions in the field of cybersecurity. This report details a series of events related to cyber-attacks via the Fast Transition System (HGS), leading to key arrests and spotlighting the increasing prevalence and severity of cyber crimes, especially against government institutions. The comprehensive efforts underscore a commitment to fostering a secure cyber environment
