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Auto tech startup claims it traced hack attempt back to rival's IP address

Source: The RegisterThomas ClaburnOctober 20, 2026
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IQ.Lvbs alleges that between October 7-14, it faced coordinated attacks attempting to steal its NovaSpark driving model, compromise user devices, and exploit authentication systems. The company claims initial requests originated from an IP assigned to Comma.ai. Concurrently, IQ.Lvbs' team was banned from Comma.ai's Discord channel where they had shared NovaSpark in private beta. Comma.ai's response to these allegations has not been detailed.

Key points

  • IQ.Lvbs claims attacks originated from IP address associated with Comma.ai
  • Alleged attacks targeted NovaSpark model, user devices, and sign-in systems
  • IQ.Lvbs team banned from Comma.ai Discord shortly after attacks began

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