Federal authorities, led by CISA, coordinate a joint federal-state effort to counteract a cyberattack in Nevada, primarily aiming at restoring essential services.

The United States Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) is at the forefront of federal efforts to restore necessary critical services in Nevada following a cyberattack that occurred on August 24. Acting CISA Director Madhu Gottumukkala confirmed the agency's role in leading federal coordination.

The Nevada cyberattack disrupted essential state services, causing state offices to close for two days this week. However, emergency services remained operational throughout the incident. Some state websites and phone lines were also affected.

The origins of the cyberattack are still under investigation, but similar incidents in the past have been linked to financially motivated ransomware gangs. The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) is assisting in the investigation.

CISA immediately engaged with state officials on Sunday evening to assess the situation and offer support at no cost. The agency has cybersecurity experts embedded in communities nationwide, offering various no-cost services to protect governments' networks and critical services.

CISA's Threat Hunting teams are actively examining state networks to identify the full scope of the situation and mitigate any threats. The agency is prioritizing the restoration of networks supporting lifesaving and critical services, as well as the rebuilding of affected systems.

State officials are working with federal partners to determine the full extent of the data breach and assess any potential compromise of personal information. At this time, there is no evidence that personal information was compromised in the Nevada cyberattack.

The U.S. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) is collaborating with Nevada officials to respond to the cyberattack. This collaboration underscores the importance of a unified, federal-state partnership in responding to cyber incidents.

The technology office of Gov. Joe Lombardo announced that agencies will announce when in-person services resume. CISA also advised on the Federal Emergency Management Agency's (FEMA) emergency response grants and other available assistance.

The Nevada cyberattack underscores the need for continued vigilance and cooperation in the face of cyber threats. CISA's involvement in the Nevada cyberattack demonstrates the agency's commitment to protecting critical infrastructure and supporting states in times of need.

Federal authorities, led by CISA, coordinate a joint federal-state effort to counteract a cyberattack in Nevada, primarily aiming at restoring essential services.