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Nevada State Agencies Temporarily Shut Down Following Cyberattack

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Nevada's state agencies were forced to shut down for two days due to a cyberattack that affected government offices and technology systems. The incident, identified on Sunday, led to the temporary closure of some state websites and phone lines. The state is working to restore services and has not disclosed technical details of the attack. There is no evidence of personally identifiable information being compromised. The attack highlights the ongoing threat of ransomware to government entities, which have been frequently targeted in recent years. The state is advising residents to be cautious of unsolicited communications requesting personal or financial information.

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  1. 27.08.2025 22:59 📰 1 articles · ⏱ 20d ago

    Nevada State Agencies Shut Down Due to Cyberattack

    On Sunday, Nevada identified a network security incident that prompted the shutdown of state agencies for two days. The attack affected government offices and technology systems, leading to the temporary closure of state websites and phone lines. The state is working to restore services and has implemented temporary operational workarounds.

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  • The cyberattack was identified on Sunday and prompted the shutdown of state agencies for two days.

    First reported: 27.08.2025 22:59
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  • The attack affected government offices and technology systems, leading to the temporary closure of state websites and phone lines.

    First reported: 27.08.2025 22:59
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  • The state is working with various partners to restore services and validate systems before returning them to normal operation.

    First reported: 27.08.2025 22:59
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  • The state has not disclosed technical details of the attack due to legal protections on homeland security information.

    First reported: 27.08.2025 22:59
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  • There is no evidence that personally identifiable information was compromised.

    First reported: 27.08.2025 22:59
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  • The state is advising residents to be cautious of unsolicited communications requesting personal or financial information.

    First reported: 27.08.2025 22:59
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