Lombardo: No evidence Nevadans’ DMV data stolen; state financial information not breached

By Jeffrey Meehan, Reno Gazette Journal 

Gov. Joe Lombardo said Thursday that the cyberattack did not involve DMV databases and that there is no evidence driver’s license, vehicle registration or personal details were stolen.

The cyberattack occurred on Sunday, Aug. 24, prompting teams to isolate and take some systems offline to contain the threat.

Client information from the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) and Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) was not among the exfiltrated files, and records of people receiving food stamps or welfare benefits were not compromised. Lombardo added investigators have found no evidence state financial information — such as bank account numbers, treasury funds or payment systems — was accessed.

Medicaid and the Public Employees’ Benefits Program also continued paying providers without interruption, he said.

Lombardo emphasized that if investigators later confirm personal information was taken, the state will notify affected people and provide resources to help protect them.

“I want Nevadans to know this, we are doing everything possible to restore our systems, protect your information, and provide services you count on,” Lombardo said.

What’s known about the stolen data in Nevada’s cyberattack?

Data not compromised, per state:

• DMV databases — no driver’s license, vehicle registration or personal information
• State financial systems — no bank account numbers, treasury funds or payment systems
• SNAP and TANF records — no food assistance or welfare recipient data
• Medicaid and Public Employees’ Benefits Program — claims and payments continued uninterrupted

Still under investigation:

• Which specific files were exfiltrated
• Who carried out the attack or whether a ransom demand was made

What happens if personal data was stolen:

• Notify affected individuals if any personal information is later confirmed stolen
• Provide resources to help protect compromised data, as required by Nevada law
• Visit oem.nv.gov/recovery for live updates on which Nevada state services are operational, contact details and guidance. You can also dial 211 for help accessing services.

This article originally appeared on Reno Gazette Journal: Lombardo: No evidence Nevadans’ DMV data stolen; state financial information not breached

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