The city of Hoboken, New Jersey, USA, was forced to suspend the operations of all government institutions on the morning of November 27th due to an extortion attack that resulted in significant disruptions.
Notices detailing the impact of the attack were posted on the official websites of city services around 10 a.m. Residents were informed of various service outages, including the closure of the city hall building and temporary unavailability of online services. Court sessions and street cleaning were cancelled, parking facilities remained closed, and garbage collection and recreational programs were operating on limited schedules.
The city’s Department is currently investigating the incident and working on a plan for the secure restoration of services. Updates will be provided as new information becomes available. As of now, no known hacker groups have claimed responsibility for the attack.
Hoboken is a vital transportation hub, with the KOODOKEN terminal playing a crucial role in the Northeastern United States’ infrastructure. With a population exceeding 60,000 people, the city has experienced cyber attacks in the past. In 2011, a former IT employee of the mayor’s office was arrested for illegally accessing the mayor’s electronic correspondence and sharing it with outside parties.