Breathalyzer Hack Strands US Drivers

A significant cyberattack targeting Intoxalock, a company providing vehicle ignition breathalyzer devices, has caused widespread disruption for drivers across the United States. The incident, which began on March 14, has led to system downtime, preventing the essential calibration of these devices. As a direct consequence, numerous drivers have found themselves unable to start their vehicles, effectively stranding them.

Reports indicate that drivers across multiple states, including Maine, New York, and Minnesota, are experiencing these lockouts. Some vehicles have reportedly been immobilized for an entire week due to the inability to calibrate their breathalyzers. Intoxalock, which serves an estimated 150,000 drivers annually in 46 states, has confirmed the cyberattack but has not specified its nature or whether any data was compromised. The company has not provided an estimated timeline for restoring its services.