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Nevada Keeps State Offices Closed as Cyber Incident Disrupts Websites and Phones

Federal investigators are assisting a 24/7 recovery effort with no confirmed data theft.

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FILE - Nevada Gov. Joe Lombardo speaks at the old Assembly Chambers in Carson City, Nev., May 30, 2023. (AP Photo/Tom R. Smedes, File)
The Great Seal of the State of Nevada adorns the Nevada Legislature building during the 82nd Session of the Legislature on Wednesday, February 8, 2023, in Carson City.
Feb 13, 2023; Phoenix, AZ, USA; Nevada governor Joe Lombardo at the Super Bowl Host Committee Handoff press conference at the Phoenix Convention Center. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports/File photo

Overview

  • Officials say the disruption began around 1:52 a.m. Sunday, and teams are validating systems before bringing services back online.
  • State offices remain closed through Tuesday, and missed appointments will be honored on a walk‑in basis when facilities reopen.
  • Many official websites are offline and some phone lines are intermittently unavailable, while 911 and emergency services continue to operate.
  • CISA and the FBI are supporting the investigation alongside the Governor’s Technology Office and other partners.
  • The state has not attributed the incident or confirmed ransomware involvement, and residents are urged to ignore unsolicited requests for personal information or payments.