Saturday, March 21, 2026

Cyberattack on vehicle breathalyzer company leaves drivers stranded across the US

What a nasty attack! Notice it was an indirect 

"A cyberattack on a U.S. vehicle breathalyzer company has left drivers across the United States stranded and unable to start their vehicles.

The company, Intoxalock, says on its website that it is “currently experiencing downtime” after a cyberattack on March 14. Intoxalock sells breathalyzer devices that fit into vehicle ignition switches, and is used by people who are required to provide a negative alcohol breath sample to start their car. ...

These breathalyzer devices need to be calibrated every few months or so, but the cyberattack has left Intoxalock unable to perform these calibrations. The company said customers whose devices require calibration may experience delays starting their vehicles. ..."

Cyberattack on vehicle breathalyzer company leaves drivers stranded across the US | TechCrunch

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