Cyberattack on a Car Breathalyzer Firm Leaves Drivers Stuck

Intoxalock the company reported its systems were experiencing downtime, intoxalock posted on its website that its systems are 'currently experiencing downtime'.

Intoxalock users about 150,000 drivers use the product daily in the US, intoxalock states its breathalyzers are used daily by 150,000 drivers across the US.

Intoxalock is offering 10-day calibration extensions and some towing services the company website states it is providing 10-day extensions on calibrations and towing in some cases due to the cybersecurity disruption.

Intoxalock devices devices require periodic calibrations that connect to company servers reports indicate breathalyzers need server connections for periodic calibration, preventing use when servers are down.

Drivers reported being stranded during the company downtime drivers reported vehicle lockouts and inability to start vehicles while Intoxalock systems were down.