Ransomware groups like Black Basta are using social engineering tactics on Microsoft Teams to impersonate IT support. By exploiting trusted tools, they trick employees into granting access, bypassing traditional defenses and deploying malware.

A ransomware attack on Rhode Island’s RIBridges system has exposed the personal data of 650,000 residents, bringing attention to critical vulnerabilities in state-managed platforms. As hackers begin leaking sensitive information, the incident raises urgent questions about the role of third-party vendors, the need for robust cybersecurity investments, and the responsibility of governments to protect public trust.