Summary:
A cyber incident at CDK Global disrupted thousands of car dealerships across the US on Wednesday, typically a busy holiday. CDK Global, a major software provider for dealers, halted all systems and is gradually restoring them after extensive testing and consulting with experts.

The outage affected CDK's dealer management system and digital retailing solutions, leaving many dealers unable to operate normally, resorting to paper records for basic services like oil changes. While some functions have returned, full operational recovery remains incomplete. Toyota and Subaru reported minimal impact, while dealers seek more information from CDK regarding the incident's nature and scope.

Security Officer Comments:
As a result of the cyber incident at CDK Global, thousands of car dealerships across the US faced operational disruptions during what would typically be a busy holiday. With CDK's systems offline, dealers were unable to access vital tools for customer management, appointment scheduling, and digital transactions, forcing many to resort to manual processes. This outage not only impacted immediate business operations but also raised concerns about data security and the resilience of digital infrastructure in the automotive industry

Suggested Corrections:
CDK Global responded by conducting extensive testing and consulting with cybersecurity experts to restore functionality gradually, but the incident highlighted the critical need for robust cybersecurity measures and contingency plans in the face of increasingly sophisticated cyber threats.

Link(s):
https://www.msn.com/en-us/money/companies/car-dealerships-across-us-halt-services-after-cyberattack/