Cyber attacks hit CDK Global, causing widespread disruption in automotive industry

Cyber attacks have hit CDK Global, a systems provider that serves nearly 15,000 car dealerships across North America. The first attack occurred early Wednesday morning, leading to the shutdown of vital systems that dealerships rely on for their day-to-day operations. This was followed by a second cyber incident later that same day, worsening the situation for CDK Global clients.

The shutdown of CDK Global’s systems has had a significant impact on car dealerships as they are unable to effectively carry out their normal business operations. With an offline dealership management platform, dealerships struggle to serve their customers and manage their inventory efficiently. This disruption comes at a time when the automotive industry is already facing challenges due to the ongoing global pandemic, making it even more important for dealerships to have access to reliable and secure systems.

CDK Global is working to resolve the issues caused by the cyber attacks and restore the dealer management system as soon as possible. However, this incident highlights the vulnerability of automotive companies to cyber threats. As businesses increasingly rely on digital systems for their operations, the risk of cyber attacks continues to grow. Car dealerships and other businesses in the automotive sector must prioritize cyber security measures to protect themselves from potential cyber threats.