A recent cyberattack on a U.S. vehicle breathalyzer company has resulted in drivers across the United States being unable to start their vehicles. Intoxalock, the affected company, acknowledged the cyberattack on March 14, leading to operational disruptions. The breathalyzer devices, crucial for ignition, require periodic calibration which the company is currently unable to perform due to the cyber incident. This has left numerous drivers unable to start their vehicles, creating a widespread issue affecting states from New York to Minnesota.
Drivers have reported being locked out of their vehicles due to missed calibrations, emphasizing the critical role these devices play in vehicle operation. The extent of the cyberattack, whether it involved ransomware or data breach, remains undisclosed by Intoxalock. With services spanning 46 states and catering to 150,000 drivers annually, the company faces a significant challenge in recovering from this attack, impacting a large user base nationwide.
Source: TechCrunch