Cyberattacks on industry software provider CDK Global have left thousands of car dealers in the United States and Canada struggling to conduct business this week. The attacks targeted the software provided by CDK Global, which is used by nearly 15,000 car dealerships. As a result, many dealers are facing challenges in sales, financing, and payroll systems.
One car salesman, Kevin Red of AutoNation Honda Dulles in Sterling, Va, expressed his struggles with having to revert to manual processes due to the cyberattacks. The disruption caused by the attacks has affected everyone involved, from salespeople to management and customers alike.
The impact of the cyberattacks has been significant, with many dealerships forced to find alternative ways to conduct business. With sales, financing and payroll systems down, dealers are facing challenges in serving their customers and managing their daily operations effectively. This serves as a reminder of the vulnerability of businesses to cyber threats and the importance of having robust security measures in place to protect against such attacks.
