Ransomware attack closes Hoboken city hall, impacts services

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Wednesday, November 27, 2024
Hoboken City Hall hit by ransomwae attack
The attack caused Municipal Court and street sweeping to be cancelled for the day.

HOBOKEN, New Jersey (WABC) -- Police are investigating a cyber ransomware attack on the city of Hoboken on Wednesday.

Because of the attack, City Hall was closed for the day and all online city services were suspended, officials said.

Municipal Court has been cancelled

Even street sweeping was suspended.

All other parking regulations remain in effect.

Waste collection and recreation programs were continuing as scheduled.

The Hoboken Police Department is working with city administration and the IT department to investigate the attack and how to best restore services safely.


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