North Providence, Rhode Island, suffered a major data breach in May 2025, affecting nearly 1,800 residents and linked to the Medusa ransomware gang. The attack involved unauthorized access to sensitive personal data, prompting the town to offer free credit monitoring to victims. #Medusa #DataBreach
Keypoints
- The city of North Providence experienced a cyber attack that compromised personal data of 1,804 residents.
- Medusa ransomware claimed responsibility for the breach and demanded a $100,000 ransom.
- The investigation confirmed the cyber attack was more severe than initially disclosed.
- Medusa is a known ransomware gang using double-extortion tactics, with over 133 attacks reported globally.
- US government entities have also been targeted by ransomware gangs, facing data theft and system shutdowns.