Cyberattack Cripples Car Dealerships Across U.S. and Canada
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A cyberattack on CDK Global, a software provider for auto dealers, has disrupted car sales and services across thousands of dealerships in the U.S. and Canada. The breach forced CDK Global to shut down its systems to protect customer data, causing delays in sales processes and forcing dealers to use alternative methods for paperwork. The disruption comes at a critical sales period, but many dealers are managing to continue operations despite the challenges.
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- Car dealerships forced to process orders by hand after cyberattacks shut down computer system New York Post
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