Passaic County, NJ, Malware Attack Disrupts IT Systems and Phone Lines

Passaic County, NJ, Malware Attack Disrupts IT Systems and Phone Lines

First seen 5 Mar 2026, 05:09 UTC NorthjerseyAbc7NyNewjersey.News12YahooNj1015+5 28.9

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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.

Timeline

2026-03-04
Malware attack reported, causing IT and phone service disruptions
2026-03-05
County issues statement on ongoing investigation and response