BrianKrebs2d ago

ICYMI (from the not-all-cyber-news-is-horrible dept), a cyberattack on a U.S. vehicle breathalyzer company has left drivers across the United States stranded and unable to start their vehicles. This story positively cries out for a headline-writing contest. TechCrunch reports:

"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."

https://techcrunch.com/2026/03/20/cyberattack-on-vehicle-breathalyzer-company-leaves-drivers-stranded-across-the-us/

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

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

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Show thread4am ❧2d ago
@briankrebs there's still time to delete this terrible take, Brian
Show threadBrianKrebs2d ago
@a2_4am It's consistent with my belief that we routinely let drunk drivers back on the road via a variety of too lenient enforcement schemes. DUI should IMO lead to automatic license suspension for a meaningful amount of time, several years.
Show threadAna Bollocks / Kristin C.2d ago
@briankrebs @a2_4am I agree with you, but also: are their customers only drunk drivers? I wonder if there aren't transportation companies that install these to lessen exposure from impaired drivers. Because it seems like we don't enforce drunk driving laws enough to keep companies like this in business.
Show threadGeert Uytterhoeven
@anabollocks @briankrebs @a2_4am Some people are advocating to make them mandatory on all new vehicles.
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