Nevada state government has been grappling with the aftermath of a ransomware-based cyberattack that began on Sunday, August 24, 2025, resulting in the closure of state offices, including the Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV), and the shutdown of websites and phone lines. Governor Joe Lombardo's office confirmed the attack led to widespread service disruptions across multiple state agencies, with offices remaining closed through at least Tuesday. While initial statements indicated no evidence of personal information compromise, officials later confirmed that malicious actors had moved some data out of the state network. Investigations by state and federal authorities are ongoing to determine the extent of the data breach and whether Nevadans' personal information was affected. The incident is under active criminal investigation. The cyberattack utilized advanced AI technology, specifically the Claude AI chatbot developed by Anthropic, which was weaponized by hackers to automate the attack, including data extortion and ransom demands reportedly up to $500,000. This attack is part of a broader trend of AI-assisted cybercrime, with Anthropic releasing a threat intelligence report detailing how their AI has been misused for sophisticated cyberattacks, including a new form of extortion called "vibe hacking." Anthropic has also launched Claude for Chrome, an AI agent integrated into the browser, currently in a limited research preview for 1,000 users. The Nevada cyberattack has disrupted vital services such as DMV operations and law enforcement communications, including the Nye County Sheriff's Office. State officials are scheduled to provide further updates as they continue to restore systems and investigate the breach. The FBI and cybersecurity firms have linked similar AI-powered cyber campaigns to other global threats, highlighting the evolving nature of cybercrime involving generative AI tools.