Published on: August 26, 2025, 08:57h.

Updated on: August 26, 2025, 08:58h.

A significant cyber assault has disrupted activities across various state agencies in Nevada, forcing the closure of websites, phone services, and public functions while IT personnel work diligently to restore operations.

Discovered early on Sunday, the attack initiated a continuous recovery effort and has led to investigations at both state and federal levels, according to various reports.

As of Tuesday afternoon, authorities reported no indications that personally identifiable information (PII) has been compromised.

“In order to protect internal systems during an ongoing criminal inquiry, the State cannot divulge technical specifics at this time,” stated the governor’s office in a memorandum issued Tuesday evening.

The office has refrained from confirming whether state systems were breached or if a ransom request had been made—both typical of recent prominent attacks on public entities.

Following the detection of the attack, all Nevada Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) locations were closed and will remain so “until further notice.”

Other impacted agencies include the departments of Public Safety, Health and Human Services, and Corrections.

The FBI has confirmed its assistance with the investigation as of Monday.

Potential Impact on Casinos

Casinos depend on state services such as the DMV and tax offices for licensing, employee records, and tax processing. (All DMV branches are currently closed “until further notice.”) Delays in these services could impede casino functions, particularly for onboarding new staff or maintaining regulatory compliance.

By Tuesday evening, the public-facing website of the Nevada Gaming Control Board—a crucial regulator for the gaming sector—was inaccessible. However, the agency remains operational, and no specific impacts on casinos have been reported by officials.

Nonetheless, the widespread disruptions could pose logistical and reputational challenges for the industry. With state offices closed and online services down, coordination of tourism-related activities (e.g., visitor permits or safety measures) may be affected.

Casinos, having previously experienced breaches like those at MGM and Caesars in 2023, may feel increased pressure to bolster security measures, leading to additional expenses and potential business interruptions during this transition to new state mandates.

The ongoing service outages could also amplify data security worries in Nevada, possibly eroding customer trust among casino patrons if visitors perceive a broader vulnerability during the state’s recovery efforts.