Cyberattack Cripples Car Dealerships Nationwide

CDK Global, a major software provider for car dealerships, experienced a significant cyberattack that resulted in the shutdown of its systems, affecting approximately 50% of U.S. car dealerships. This incident, which occurred on June 19 and was followed by a second attack on June 20, has disrupted dealership operations nationwide, including sales, service, and accounting functions. The attack has been described as one of the largest in U.S. history, impacting dealerships' ability to conduct business and causing significant financial losses.