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Nevada Says Data Was Removed From State Network in Cyberattack That Crippled Services

Officials say a forensic review is underway to identify what was taken.

Overview

  • Officials said malicious actors removed some data from the state network, but the type and scope remain under analysis.
  • The attack, first detected Sunday, disabled multiple websites and phone lines and forced state office closures.
  • State leaders and the FBI briefed reporters Wednesday yet declined technical details under a Nevada security law.
  • Authorities reported no evidence of compromised personal information and said payroll systems were not affected.
  • Many employees were placed on administrative leave and are returning as systems are restored, with emergency services uninterrupted and the governor’s website among those hit.