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The Harrison municipal website was taken offline after it was found that it was breached by hackers. (Journal file photo)

(Reena Rose Sibayan)

HARRISON -- Apparently, someone really doesn't like Harrison.

Since the West Hudson town's website was initially hacked on July 7, Harrison's website has been infiltrated seven more times in the past two weeks, officials said.

"These are highly intelligent criminals who seek to cause havoc and destruction in the cyber world," said Nick Ayala of Scan Worx, the company that has managed the town's website for eight years. "Unfortunately, these are the times we live in."

Harrison Mayor James Fife told The Jersey Journal this morning that the town's website does not contain any private information and no "sensitive material" has been compromised.

Fife, who has been in office since 2014, said the "basic drawback" of not having a functioning website is not being able to share upcoming events with residents, like a dominoes tournament scheduled for Aug. 10.

Asked if he knew why his town's website -- which is currently offline -- is being targeted, Fife said it was "almost impossible" to determine.

"I don't know why, I don't think anyone knows," the mayor said.

Ayala said Scan Worx has put in hundreds of hours working to repair the website, along with adding extra security features.

Meanwhile, residents who need to reach the police can call 973-483-4100.