Car Dealerships Impacted by Cyberattacks: Essential Information for Protection

Money | June 21, 2024, 10:53 p.m.

Car dealers across the United States and Canada are facing significant challenges this week due to cyberattacks targeting industry software provider CDK Global. With systems for sales, financing, and payroll shut down, nearly 15,000 dealerships are struggling to conduct business as usual. As a result, many dealers are forced to resort to manual processes in order to keep operations running. This disruption highlights the vulnerability of the automotive industry to cyber threats and the importance of cybersecurity measures in safeguarding critical systems. The impact of these attacks serves as a wake-up call for dealerships to invest in robust security protocols to protect their businesses from future cyber threats.