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Cyberattack forces closure of Nevada state offices for two days, | |
governor says | |
By Josh Campbell, CNN | |
Updated: | |
4:39 AM EDT, Wed August 27, 2025 | |
Source: CNN | |
A “network security incident” that forced Nevada state government | |
offices to close this week and shut down some state websites and phone | |
lines is the result of a cyberattack, Gov. Joe Lombardo said Tuesday. | |
“The incident is under active state and federal investigation,” a | |
from Lombardo’s office said. | |
An FBI spokesperson confirmed to CNN Monday the agency was assisting | |
state officials with the investigation. | |
State offices were closed Monday and Tuesday but will begin to offer | |
in-person services later this week, the governor’s Tuesday statement | |
said. | |
“State websites and phone lines may be intermittently unavailable. If | |
a site or line does not respond, please try again later,” the | |
statement said. | |
The incident was first detected early Sunday, according to Lombardo’s | |
office. | |
Officials are “focused on restoring services safely and validating | |
systems before returning them to normal operations.” | |
Emergency services and 911 telephone systems remain operational, | |
officials said. | |
While authorities have not seen evidence that any personally | |
identifiable information was affected, the governor’s office warned | |
residents of scammers who might try to capitalize on the incident. | |
“Be cautious of unsolicited calls, emails, or texts asking for | |
personal information or payments,” said Lombardo’s office. | |
“The State will not ask for your password or bank details by phone or | |
email. As official state websites return online, verify information.” | |
This story has been updated with additional information. | |
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