Cyberattack on vehicle breathalyzer company leaves drivers stranded across the US | TechCrunch
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A cyberattack on a U.S. car breathalyzer company has left drivers across the United States reportedly stranded and unable to start their vehicles.
  • Ulrich@feddit.orgEnglish
    8·
    12 hours ago

    Since disabling the vehicle remotely is kinda the express intention of this device

    Uhhh nope, there’s no reason for a remote connection.

    • HertzDentalBar@lemmy.blahaj.zoneEnglish
      2·
      10 hours ago

      Interlocks are for people who have had a DUI, by your logic ankle monitors should not be able to be accessed remotely.

      Don’t break the law If you don’t want to be monitored by the state.

      • Ulrich@feddit.orgEnglish
        2·
        2 hours ago

        Interlocks are for people who have had a DUI

        Yes I am actually aware, thanks.

        ankle monitors should not be able to be accessed remotely.

        Ankle monitors monitor location. Interlock devices monitor intoxication levels, and locally send a signal to the vehicle about whether it’s ok to drive. The difference should be obvious.