A “network security incident” that forced Nevada state government offices to close this week and shut down some state websites and phone lines is the result of a cyberattack, Gov. Joe Lombardo said Tuesday.

“The incident is under active state and federal investigation,” a statement from Lombardo’s office said.

An FBI spokesperson confirmed to CNN Monday the agency was assisting state officials with the investigation.

State offices were closed Monday and Tuesday but will begin to offer in-person services later this week, the governor’s Tuesday statement said.

“State websites and phone lines may be intermittently unavailable. If a site or line does not respond, please try again later,” the statement said.

The incident was first detected early Sunday, according to Lombardo’s office.

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