Priya PatelTLDR:
Thousands of car dealerships in North America were affected by cyberattacks on CDK Global, leading to a shutdown of sales, financing, and payroll systems. Dealers are now forced to do business manually.
Key Points:
- Cyberattacks on CDK Global impacted nearly 15,000 car dealerships in the US and Canada
- Dealers are experiencing disruptions in sales, financing, and payroll systems
Thousands of car dealerships across North America have been significantly impacted by recent cyberattacks on CDK Global, a software provider for the industry. The attacks resulted in the shutdown of crucial systems such as sales, financing, and payroll, forcing dealers to resort to manual operations to conduct business.
Kevin Red, a car salesman at AutoNation Honda Dulles in Sterling, Va., expressed the widespread discomfort caused by the cyberattacks, affecting not only employees but also management and customers.
One of the main concerns following the cyberattacks is how long the effects will last and when the systems will be fully operational again. Many are left wondering if they can still purchase a car from affected dealerships and how the situation will be resolved.
The cyberattacks on CDK Global have brought to light the vulnerability of the automotive industry to digital threats and the importance of robust cybersecurity measures. As dealers strive to navigate through the challenges posed by the attacks, the focus remains on restoring normal operations and ensuring data security moving forward.
