The University of Rhode Island Foundation experienced a ransomware attack reported on September 2, 2020, by the Washington State Office of the Attorney General. The breach occurred between April 18, 2020, and May 17, 2020, compromising the personal data of approximately 500 Washington residents. The exposed information was limited to names and dates of birth, with no indication that Social Security numbers, financial data, or other highly sensitive details were accessed or stolen. While the attack disrupted operations and necessitated breach notifications, there was no evidence of identity theft, financial fraud, or broader systemic damage stemming from the incident. The foundation likely faced reputational harm and operational costs related to incident response, forensic investigations, and compliance obligations under data protection laws. However, the overall impact remained contained to non-financial personal identifiers, with no escalation to critical infrastructure, employee records, or large-scale customer data leaks.