Oregon’s environmental agency shuts down network after cyberattack

Summary: The Oregon Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) shut down its network following a cyberattack, leading to closures of vehicle inspection stations. The agency is currently isolating servers while they work with IT and cybersecurity teams to address the issue. Other states, including Arizona, Idaho, and Nebraska, have also faced recent cyber incidents affecting government operations.

Affected: Oregon Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ)

Keypoints :

• DEQ’s network was shut down due to a cyberattack, affecting vehicle inspection stations until at least Friday.
• The agency is collaborating with IT and cybersecurity teams to contain and eliminate the threat.
• Similar cyber incidents have occurred in Arizona, Idaho, and Nebraska, some involving ransomware attacks affecting government services.