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Car Dealerships Grind to a Halt: CDK Cyberattack Forces Return to Pen and Paper
CDK, a software provider for car dealerships, faced a major cyberattack, forcing a shutdown and pushing businesses back to pen and paper.
Hot Take:
When CDK Global decided to pull the plug on their systems, it wasn’t because they were tired of their day job. Instead, they were just trying to prevent their data from being taken on a wild joyride by cybercriminals. Who knew the biggest threat to car dealerships wasn’t a sales slump, but a digital stick-up? Buckle up, folks; it’s going to be a bumpy ride!
Key Points:
- CDK Global experienced a major cyberattack, causing a shutdown of most of its systems.
- The company services over 15,000 clients and 30,000 dealer sites worldwide.
- Dealerships using CDK’s services had to revert to pen and paper due to the system outage.
- The attack led to a recommendation for clients to disconnect their VPNs to prevent further spread.
- Some services were restored 15 hours after the incident, but full restoration was still ongoing.
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