A malware attack against vehicle inspection services provider Applus Technologies paralyzed vehicle inspections in eight US states. The company did not reveal the type of malware that infected its systems, but experts speculate the involvement of a ransomware attack. Inspections will likely be suspended at least for another couple of days, according to the Department of Motor Vehicle (DMV) The company is working with the DMV on the 60-day retest requirement and free retest policy to extend both during this time. It has yet to provide a timetable for when the inspections will resume.”]
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