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CDK Cyberattack Shuts Down Auto Dealerships Across the U.S.! CDK Global, a leading provider of dealership management software, recently fell victim to a significant cyberattack, impacting approximately 15,000 auto dealerships nationwide. The company's systems, crucial for managing sales, payroll, and inventory, were temporarily shut down, leaving dealerships to operate on spreadsheets and sticky notes. The breach underscores the critical need for robust cybersecurity measures in today's digital landscape. Read the full CBS News article here -https://cbsn.ws/45vd1YQ 👉 Immediate Impact: The cyberattack began on Tuesday evening, taking down systems used by major dealerships like General Motors and Group 1 Automotive. 👉 Business Disruption: Dealerships had to revert to manual processes to continue operations, highlighting the dependency on digital systems. 👉 Current Status: CDK has restored some systems, including its core dealership management system, and is working to bring other applications back online. 👉 Perpetrators Unknown: The identity of the attackers is still unknown, raising concerns about ongoing vulnerabilities. 👉 ICU Computer Solutions is here to help! In light of this incident, we stress the urgency of robust cybersecurity measures and compliance with the FTC Safeguards Rule. We're offering a FREE Cybersecurity Scan to ensure your dealership isn't the next target 👉https://bit.ly/49hvaJP Stay protected and proactive! Don't wait for a breach to shut down your operations – secure your business today! #Cybersecurity #CDKGlobal #AutoDealerships #CyberAttack #DigitalSecurity #DataProtection #ITSecurity #BusinessContinuity #FTCCompliance #FTCsafeguardsRule #ICUComputerSolutions #CyberThreats #SystemOutage #DealerManagement #AutomotiveIndustry #SafetyFirst #TechNews #EmergencyResponse #BusinessSafety #ThreatMitigation #DigitalProtection #FREECyberSecurityScan

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