🚨 Nevada State Offices Shut Down After Major Cybersecurity Breach

🔒 What Happened?

A major cyberattack has forced the shutdown of multiple Nevada state offices. The incident disrupted key services, including websites and phone lines of essential departments like the Nevada Highway Patrol and State Police.

Governor Joe Lombardo confirmed the breach and said teams are working around the clock to restore operations.

🕵️ Possible Cause

While officials have not publicly confirmed the exact nature of the attack, early reports suggest it may have been a ransomware attack targeting Nevada’s IT infrastructure.

• The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) → Official CISA Website
• The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) → FBI Cyber Division

Both agencies are actively assisting in the investigation.

📉 Impact on Citizens

• State government websites are inaccessible.
• Phone systems for law enforcement agencies are intermittently down.
• State services like licensing and records are facing delays.

This disruption is raising concerns about public safety and the resilience of critical state infrastructure.

🔑 Why This Matters

This attack highlights the growing threat of ransomware and cybercrime against U.S. state infrastructure. Similar incidents in the past include:

• Atlanta Ransomware Attack (2018)
• Baltimore Cyberattack (2019)

With increasing attacks on state and local governments, cybersecurity readiness is now more important than ever.

⚡ Stay Updated

This is a developing story. More details will emerge as the investigation continues.

For Nevada residents:
👉 Monitor Nevada State Government Updates
👉 Follow CISA Alerts