Malware attack knocks out N.J. county's phone lines, IT systems

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Passaic County, NJ, Malware Attack Disrupts IT Systems and Phone Lines On March 4, 2026, Passaic County, New Jersey, reported a malware attack that disrupted IT systems and caused phone service outages in government offices. The county stated that local and federal officials are investigating the incident, which appears to be part of a broader trend affecting other local governments in New Jersey. 10 sources 72