Nevada Closes State Offices After Cybersecurity Breach

The state of Nevada recently reported a data security incident that disrupted government websites, phone systems, and online platforms, prompting the closure of all state offices on Monday.

 

In a press release posted on X, Nevada Governor’s office said that on August 24, officials of the state identified a data security incident that affected its internal network. State officials immediately launched an investigation, with assistance from external cyber security experts, to determine the nature and scope of the incident.

 

 

 

“As the State continues its recovery efforts, the network security incident continues to impact the availability of certain state technology systems on the state network. Some state websites or phone lines may be slow or briefly unavailable during recovery,” reads the press release.

 

In a separate press release, state officials said that the data security incident affected several critical systems, however, emergency and essential services including 911 remained operational.

 

“The State closed offices on Monday and Tuesday, but State offices will begin to offer in-person services later this week. Agencies will announce when counters reopen and any alternative

options. 

 

“State websites and phone lines may be intermittently unavailable. If a site or line does not respond, please try again later,” officials said.

 

Furthermore, the incident “did not impact State payroll, and all State employees will be paid on time through the normal process.”

 

“The Office of the Governor and Governor’s Technology Office (GTO) are working continuously

with state, local, tribal, and federal partners to restore services safely. GTO is using temporary routing and operational workarounds to maintain public access where it is feasible. Additionally, GTO is validating systems before returning them to normal operation and sharing updates as needed.

 

“At this time, there is no evidence that any personally identifiable information (PII) was

compromised. The State will share verified information when appropriate,” officials added.