LAS VEGAS (KLAS) — The State of Nevada was targeted in a cyberattack that resulted in the closure of many state agencies, causing them to deactivate their websites and phone lines, the governor's office confirmed Tuesday evening.

Early Sunday morning, the state identified a network security incident and immediately engaged in 24/7 recovery efforts. The cyberattack targeting the state prompted a state and federal investigation, a news release from the Office of the Governor said.

As of Tuesday afternoon, there is no evidence that any personally identifiable information was compromised, according to the governor's office.

A spokesperson for Republican Gov. Joe Lombardo acknowledged, in a statement late Tuesday afternoon, that the criminal investigation into the ongoing technological meltd

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