Cyberattack Halts Ignition Interlock Services
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Intoxalock, a company providing ignition interlock devices for drunk driving offenders, faces backlash following a cyberattack. The incident, occurring on March 14th, halted recalibration services as a precaution, affecting around six thousand drivers in Connecticut alone. These devices, which prevent intoxicated drivers from starting their vehicles and demand random tests while driving, are crucial for license reinstatement after drunk driving suspensions. The cyber event disrupted nationwide service, leaving some cars stalled. Intoxalock estimates seven to ten percent of its Connecticut customers, or four hundred to six hundred people, are affected during this downtime. The company has rolled out ten-day extensions for calibrations and set up a texting line for help, apologizing for the inconvenience while working to restore full operations. Experts warn of a surge in cyberattacks on key infrastructure, with nationwide losses topping sixteen billion dollars last year.
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