Cyberattack on CDK Global affecting car dealerships in North America
Over 15,000 car dealerships in North America faced disruptions due to a cyberattack on software provider CDK Global, impacting operations and causing delays for car buyers. Some major auto manufacturers confirmed the impact on their dealerships.
Key Points
- Over 15,000 car dealerships impacted
- Operations disrupted due to cyberattack on CDK Global
- Manual procedures being used to continue sales
- Phishing attempts reported by CDK
- Auto manufacturers affected but still able to continue sales
Pros
- Software provider actively investigating cyber incident
- Consulting third-party experts to resolve the issue
- Major auto manufacturers able to continue with sales despite disruptions
Cons
- Delays in dealership operations
- Some dealers resorting to manual procedures like writing up orders by hand
- Potential phishing attempts by bad actors posing as CDK affiliates