Nevada Declines Ransom After Cyberattack Compromises State Systems

Nevada Declines Ransom After Cyberattack Compromises State Systems

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Nevada's state systems were compromised for three months before officials detected a ransomware attack in August 2025. The attack originated from a breach in May and involved the exploitation of a password vault server. Despite the disruption, Nevada officials opted not to pay the ransom, and services were restored within 28 days.