
"$25M Ransom Paid to End CDK Cyberattack Impacting Car Dealers"
CDK Global paid a $25 million ransom to end a cyberattack that disrupted operations for 15,000 car dealerships, resulting in an estimated $1 billion in losses. The attack, linked to BlackSuit ransomware, forced CDK to shut down systems crucial for managing sales and orders. Despite federal advice against paying ransoms, CDK felt compelled to comply to restore services. This incident highlights the vulnerability of businesses reliant on centralized software.







