The entire state of Nevada's computer systems are still down (updated)
UPDATE: Aug. 27, 2025, 5:08 p.m. EDT
Nevada is still trying to recover from a massive cyber attack that took down the state government's computer systems two days ago.
The cyber attack, which is being described as a "network security incident," was discovered on Sunday morning, according to an update posted by Nevada Governor Joe Lombardo. The state government's systems went offline on Monday as the incident was dealt with.
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However, as of Wednesday, August 27, much of Nevada's state government systems remain offline.
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State and federal officials are both investigating the attack and haven't yet offered up any specific details aside from clarifing that they have yet to discover any evidence that citizens's personal identifiable information was compromised.
In addition, Governor Lombardo posted a roughly 1-minute long video on social media detailing all the information made available to the public so far.
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While some of Nevada's websites, such as the Nevada Legislature, are now up and running, some state agencies are still without their computer systems. For example, some state agencies such as the Department of Agriculture, are utilizing "temporary paper and hotspot systems." Nevadans looking to obtain their teachers license, for example, are being told to go to the Department of Education's offices in-person. Apple AirPods Pro 2 ANC Earbuds With USB-C Charging Case — $169.99(List Price $249.00) Meta Quest 3S 128GB VR Headset With Gorilla Tag Cardboard Hero Bundle — $249.00(List Price $299.99) Apple iPad 11" 128GB Wi-Fi Retina Tablet (Blue, 2025 Release) — $279.00(List Price $349.00) DJI Mini 4K Drone With 4K UHD Camera — $239.00(List Price $299.00) Samsung Galaxy Tab A9+ 64GB Wi-Fi 11" Tablet — $148.94(List Price $219.99) Blink Mini 2 Indoor Wireless 1080p Camera (2-Pack) — $34.99(List Price $69.99) Ring Battery Doorbell Plus Video Doorbell (2023 Release) — $79.99(List Price $149.99) Shark AV2501S AI Robot Vacuum With Self-Empty Base — $229.99(List Price $549.99) Amazon Fire HD 10 32GB Tablet (2023 Release, Black) — $69.99(List Price $139.99) Wyze Cam v4 2K Wired Wi-Fi Smart Security Camera — $25.95(List Price $35.98)
At this point, its unclear exactly how long it will take until Nevada's computer systems are fully back up and running. According to the governor, the state is engaged in "24/7 recovery efforts."
Read the original report, as published on August 25 under the headline "Nevada officials scramble after 'network security incident' shuts offices," below:
Renewing driver's licenses, obtaining marriage certificates, and conducting any government business were impossible on Monday in Nevada, following a "significant state network degradation affecting the ability to conduct normal business," according to the state attorney general's office.
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Nevada closed all in-person services at state offices on Monday following the "network security incident," which was first detected early Sunday, according to a press statement from Gov. Joe Lombardo. While the in-person services were unavailable because of the outage, emergency services and 911 remained online.
SEE ALSO: Massive Allianz Life data breach details reportedly revealedThe websites of the governor, the state attorney general, and the state Department of Motor Vehicles remained unavailable as of 3 p.m. PT on Monday.
It's not clear if the network issues were malicious, but the FBI is investigating the matter, according to CNN.
Lombardo's office warned Nevadans to be wary of those who may take advantage of the shutdown and to specifically "be cautious of unsolicited calls, emails, or texts asking for personal information or payments." Lombardo's office also stated that there is no evidence yet that any Nevadans' personal data was breached.