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Nevada Confirms Ransomware Attack, Says Some Data Was Taken

Officials now call the breach ransomware, with unspecified information removed from state systems as analysis continues.

Overview

  • The incident began around 1:52 a.m. PT on Sunday and has kept multiple state websites, phone lines, and agency systems offline, closing in‑person services at agencies including the DMV.
  • State leaders said they have no evidence so far that personal data was compromised, and they urged residents to ignore unsolicited requests for information or payment.
  • CISA and the FBI are assisting the response, and the state has launched a criminal investigation into the intrusion.
  • At a Wednesday press conference in Carson City, officials confirmed ransomware and acknowledged data was exfiltrated but declined to specify what was taken.
  • Emergency services such as 911 remain available, some employees have returned to work, and agencies are using temporary routing and other workarounds as restoration continues.