Nevada State Offices Shut Down by Major Network Security Incident
▼ Summary
– Nevada experienced a network security incident, leading to government office closures and digital services being taken offline.
– The Governor’s Office confirmed the incident on August 25 and stated that 24/7 recovery efforts and an active investigation are underway.
– State offices are not offering in-person services, and websites and phone lines may be intermittently unavailable.
– Emergency call-taking and essential services remain available, with the public advised to call 911 in emergencies.
– The government is using temporary workarounds to maintain public access where possible while focusing on safely restoring services.
A significant network security incident has forced the closure of Nevada state government offices and disrupted digital services across the state. The disruption was first detected early Sunday morning, prompting an immediate and intensive response from state technology teams. Governor Joe Lombardo’s office confirmed the situation in a public memo shared via social media, emphasizing that recovery efforts are underway around the clock.
State offices have suspended in-person services until further notice, and residents are advised to expect intermittent outages on official websites and phone systems. While the investigation remains active, no specific timeline has been provided for a full restoration of services. Individual agencies will communicate directly with the public once their operations return to normal.
Despite the widespread technical issues, emergency services remain fully operational. Residents are reminded that 911 call-taking and other essential public safety functions have not been impacted. The state is employing temporary operational workarounds where possible to maintain limited public access while prioritizing a secure and methodical recovery process.
(Source: InfoSecurity)