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Cyberattack on vehicle breathalyzer company leaves drivers stranded across the US

Cyberattack disrupts vehicle breathalyzer services nationwide.

A cyberattack on Intoxalock, a U.S. vehicle breathalyzer company, has left drivers stranded nationwide since March 14, unable to start their vehicles due to calibration issues. The company confirmed the attack and has paused some systems as a precaution, but has not provided details on the attack's nature or a recovery timeline.

Key Takeaways

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    Intoxalock's systems have been down since March 14, affecting 150,000 drivers annually.

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    Drivers from New York to Minnesota report being unable to start their vehicles.

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    The company has not disclosed the nature of the cyberattack or recovery timeline.

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