LAS VEGAS (KLAS) — It has been per week since Nevada went darkish. A cyber-attack shut down state workplaces, web sites, and telephone strains, slicing off or limiting entry to important companies.
From driver’s licenses to meals stamps, many companies throughout the valley had been placed on maintain following the cybersecurity assault. Whereas some state companies stay on pause, others are slowly coming again on-line.
The web site for Nevada’s SNAP program, which supplies meals for low-income households, remains to be down, however in-person companies have resumed, offering some aid. On-line purposes had been interrupted, however funds weren’t impacted.
In the meantime, lots of of DMV appointments had been cancelled final week as all workplaces throughout the valley shut down. In accordance with the Nevada DMV, on-line companies are nonetheless restricted, and workplaces stay closed. Governor Lombardo mentioned expiration dates might be forgiven and late charges waived as restoration efforts proceed.
To assist residents navigate the outages, the Governor launched two assets – the 2-1-1 telephone line, which affords up-to-date info on well being and human companies, and a brand new state web site with updates on the cyberattack, together with which businesses and companies are up and operating.
