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flag A Nevada state systems ransomware attack, starting in May 2025, disrupted key services for weeks before being contained.

flag A ransomware attack on Nevada’s state systems, starting in May 2025 when an employee downloaded malware disguised as a system tool, went undetected for months, disrupting key services like driver’s license issuance and background checks. flag The breach, which exploited a spoofed website and fraudulent ads, allowed attackers to access a password vault and compromise 26 accounts, though no data was leaked. flag The state avoided paying a ransom, recovered 90% of data with help from Dell and Microsoft, and spent at least $1.5 million on recovery, including $1.3 million in cyber insurance. flag Officials credited strong planning and IT staff for restoring services in 28 days. flag The incident prompted calls for a centralized security operations center and better threat detection, with experts noting such measures should have been standard. flag The attacker remains unidentified.

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