Nevada State Offices May Close For 2nd Day Due to Network Security Incident

The state of Nevada is currently dealing with a "network security incident" that has disrupted operations, leading to the closure of state offices and a slowdown in online services. The incident, identified on Sunday, has prompted immediate recovery efforts, with the FBI assisting in the investigation. While personal identifying information is not believed to have been compromised, state offices are expected to remain closed as recovery efforts continue.

The disruption has affected various services, including state websites, online services, and office phone lines. Emergency services remain operational, but in-person and administrative services are temporarily paused. The Nevada Highway Patrol and Nevada State Police have managed to keep their essential lines open, although there were initial outages affecting emergency calls.

The Metropolitan Police Department warned of potential service delays, particularly in their Records and Fingerprint Bureau, due to the network issues. The Regional Transportation Commission has also taken precautionary measures by disconnecting traffic cameras and electronic signs.

Nevada is collaborating with local and federal partners to restore services and is implementing temporary solutions to maintain public access. The incident is confined to state government systems and does not impact residents' home internet or mobile phone services. The governor's office has advised residents to remain vigilant against potential scams, urging caution with unsolicited communications requesting personal information.