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New Jersey county says malware attack took down phone lines, IT systems

Therecord.Media • March 5, 2026

Passaic County, to nearly 600,000 people in Northern New Jersey, published a statement on Wednesday evening warning residents that it is aware of a “malware attack” affecting county IT systems and phone lines.

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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

New Jersey county says malware attack took down phone lines, IT systems

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