N.J. town’s computers target of ransomware attack, mayor says. Town’s website knocked offline.

Bernards Township’s computers were breached by a ransomware attack discovered Monday night that caused the township’s website to go offline, the mayor and administrator said.

Town and police officials are investigating, and have been in touch with state and federal law enforcement authorities, Mayor Jim Baldassare said.

Such a breach typically involves data being seized or locked, and it’s not released until money, a ransom, is paid.