US EditionNevada Targeted in Cyber Attack; State, Federal Investigation Underway
Nevada's new cybersecurity office, established last month, faces its first major test as state services remain down and offices closed due to a network security incident.
- On August 24, the Office of Governor Joseph Lombardo announced a network security incident beginning around 1:52 AM PT that disabled state websites, phone lines, and closed offices including the Nevada Department of Motor Vehicles.
- On July 1, Nevada's CIO Timothy Galluzi established the Office of Information Security & Cyber Defense, appointing Adam Miller deputy director, facing its first major test as its website was down during the attack.
- The Governor's Technology Office said teams are engaged in 24/7 recovery using temporary routing while validating systems, with no evidence that personally identifiable information was compromised and 911/emergency services operational.
- State offices in Nevada remained closed for a second day; agencies said missed appointments will be honored as walk-ins over two weeks and warned residents to avoid unsolicited calls, emails.
- The timing follows other recent attacks and conferences in Nevada; Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency and partners track the incident as investigators probe a possible data breach Sunday.
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Nevada targeted in cyber attack; state, federal investigation underway
LAS VEGAS (KLAS) -- The State of Nevada was targeted in a cyber attack that resulted in the closure of many state agencies, causing them to deactivate their websites and phone lines, the governor's office confirmed Tuesday evening. Early Sunday morning, the state identified a network security incident and immediately engaged in 24/7 recovery efforts. The cyber attack targeting the state prompted a state and federal investigation, a press release…
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