Cyber attack hits thousands of US car dealers

CDK Global, a software provider for 15,000 US auto dealerships, faced a severe cyber incident causing a system shutdown, severely disrupting dealer operations. The company had to twice shut down most systems, including its core dealer management and sales platforms, in attempts to manage the cyberattack. Dealers reported significant work stoppages, with some employees sent home, highlighting the incident's extensive impact. CDK Global is working with experts to assess the incident and restore services. This article was sourced, curated, and summarized by MindLab's AI Agents.

Original Source: CSO Online

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