US EditionNevada Governor Says 90% of Public State Websites Back Online
Governor Joe Lombardo reported 90% of Nevada's state websites restored after a ransomware attack; critical systems like firearm background checks and sex offender registry remain offline.
- Nevada Governor Joe Lombardo gave a press conference on September 12, 2025, updating the state's recovery from a ransomware cyberattack that began on August 24 and disabled many state services across Nevada.
- The attack led officials to shut down and reset many systems, with a statewide unannounced password reset intended to prevent further breaches, while investigators confirmed some internal state data was taken though no personal data was compromised.
- Lombardo reported that 90% of public‑facing state websites and critical services, including 100% of DMV functions, are back online, but systems like the Brady background check and sex offender registry remain offline as restoration prioritizes public safety.
- The governor stated, "It requires patience, precision and constant vigilance," noting the state defended against roughly 150 million firewall attack attempts during recovery and is enhancing multi‑factor authentication and password policies for employees.
- Officials continue working over weekends to fully restore services and maintain operational security, with Lombardo affirming that no evidence of compromised financial or personal identifying information has emerged nearly three weeks after the incident.
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‘Breadth’ of cyber attack identified, 90% of public-facing websites restored, Lombardo says
Gov. Joe Lombardo provides an update on the cyber attack. (Photo: April Corbin Girnus/Nevada Current)Investigators know the breadth of the recent cyber attack against the State of Nevada and still believe no personally identifiable information was compromised, Gov. Joe Lombardo said at a Friday press conference. The governor said the “bad actor” involved is believed to have received “information through our internal system, not public based or d…
Nevada Governor says 90% of public state websites back online
LAS VEGAS (KLAS) -- Nevada Gov. Joe Lombardo provided another update on the cyberattack that hit the state at the end of August, announcing that 90% of public-facing state websites were back online. The cyberattack first hit Nevada on Sunday, Aug. 24, with many state offices, including the DMV, closing or limiting access for several days following the attack. “From the very beginning, I have been clear: our top priority is restoring services tha…
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