Local government infrastructure continues to attract cybercriminal attention.

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Local government infrastructure continues to attract cybercriminal attention.

Passaic County, New Jersey has confirmed a malware attack affecting government IT systems and phone lines, disrupting communications across multiple county offices serving nearly 600,000 residents.

Authorities are currently coordinating with federal and state investigators to analyze and contain the incident.
The attack reflects a broader threat trend affecting public sector infrastructure.

Recent cyber incidents have targeted municipal systems across:
Florida, Connecticut, West Virginia — as well as multiple locations in New Jersey including Somerset County, Camden County, Bergen County, Montclair Township, Hoboken.

For security professionals, these events raise several key questions:
• Are local governments adequately resourced for modern threat environments?
• How should municipalities prioritize cyber resilience investments?
• What role should federal coordination play in protecting local infrastructure?

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