A cyber attack struck the City of Hoboken on Wednesday morning, forcing officials to close City Hall and suspend multiple municipal services across the New Jersey city.
The ransomware attack crippled the city's online systems and led to widespread disruptions of government operations. Municipal court sessions were canceled, and the city had to suspend its regular street sweeping services.
While the cyber incident created major inconveniences, some city services remained operational. Officials confirmed that garbage collection would continue on schedule, recreational programs would proceed as planned, and parking regulations would still be enforced, with the exception of street cleaning rules.
The Hoboken Police Department has launched an investigation into the ransomware attack, working alongside the city's IT department to restore affected systems and services. Officials have not yet provided details about the nature of the attack or potential ransom demands.
This incident adds to a growing list of ransomware attacks targeting local governments across the United States, highlighting the ongoing cybersecurity challenges faced by municipal authorities.
The city has not announced when normal operations are expected to resume, as technical teams continue their efforts to recover compromised systems and restore full functionality to city services.