Nevada State Agencies Disrupted by Cyberattack
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A cyberattack on Nevada's government offices forced the state to close for two days, disrupting technology systems and in-person services. The incident was detected on Sunday, August 25, 2025. Some state websites and phone lines were made unavailable, and recovery efforts are ongoing. There is no evidence of personally identifiable information being compromised. The attack prompted the state to warn residents about potential phishing attempts and to verify information from official sources. The state is collaborating with various partners to restore services and validate systems before returning them to normal operation.
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27.08.2025 22:59 1 articles · 1mo ago
Nevada State Agencies Disrupted by Cyberattack
On August 25, 2025, a cyberattack on Nevada's government offices was detected, leading to the shutdown of some technology systems and in-person services for two days. The state is working with various partners to restore services and validate systems before returning them to normal operation. There is no evidence of personally identifiable information being compromised.
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- Nevada's State Agencies Shutter in Wake of Cyberattack — www.darkreading.com — 27.08.2025 22:59
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The cyberattack was detected on Sunday, August 25, 2025.
First reported: 27.08.2025 22:591 source, 1 articleShow sources
- Nevada's State Agencies Shutter in Wake of Cyberattack — www.darkreading.com — 27.08.2025 22:59
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The state shut down some technology systems and in-person services for two days.
First reported: 27.08.2025 22:591 source, 1 articleShow sources
- Nevada's State Agencies Shutter in Wake of Cyberattack — www.darkreading.com — 27.08.2025 22:59
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Some state websites and phone lines were made unavailable due to the attack.
First reported: 27.08.2025 22:591 source, 1 articleShow sources
- Nevada's State Agencies Shutter in Wake of Cyberattack — www.darkreading.com — 27.08.2025 22:59
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The state is working with local, tribal, and federal partners to restore services.
First reported: 27.08.2025 22:591 source, 1 articleShow sources
- Nevada's State Agencies Shutter in Wake of Cyberattack — www.darkreading.com — 27.08.2025 22:59
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There is no evidence that personally identifiable information was compromised.
First reported: 27.08.2025 22:591 source, 1 articleShow sources
- Nevada's State Agencies Shutter in Wake of Cyberattack — www.darkreading.com — 27.08.2025 22:59
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The state has not disclosed technical details of the attack due to confidentiality laws.
First reported: 27.08.2025 22:591 source, 1 articleShow sources
- Nevada's State Agencies Shutter in Wake of Cyberattack — www.darkreading.com — 27.08.2025 22:59
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The state is using temporary workarounds to maintain public access where feasible.
First reported: 27.08.2025 22:591 source, 1 articleShow sources
- Nevada's State Agencies Shutter in Wake of Cyberattack — www.darkreading.com — 27.08.2025 22:59
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The state warned residents to be cautious of unsolicited requests for personal information.
First reported: 27.08.2025 22:591 source, 1 articleShow sources
- Nevada's State Agencies Shutter in Wake of Cyberattack — www.darkreading.com — 27.08.2025 22:59