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Why Maryland’s New Data Privacy Law Matters for Dealers Everywhere
The Maryland Online Data Privacy Act (MODPA) became law in 2024, and it goes into effect on October 1, 2025. Even if your dealership isn’t in Maryland, this law [...]
Cybersecurity Alert for Dealerships: Beware of Growing ClickFix Attacks
Auto dealerships are increasingly becoming targets of a dangerous new cyberattack method called ClickFix—and it’s spreading fast. Reports show that ClickFix attacks grew more than 500% in the first [...]
Why Dealership IT, Cybersecurity, and Compliance Must Work Together
For most, dealership IT, cybersecurity, and compliance operate in separate silos. Dealership IT keeps systems running, cybersecurity tries to defend them, and compliance checks boxes—often without real integration. The [...]
With Cybersecurity, The Devil Is In The Details
Let’s face it—no one ever said “You know what sounds fun? A deep dive into FTC cybersecurity compliance requirements.” But here we are, because like it or not, the [...]
Your Dealership’s Cyber Defense is Stuck in 2000 — Here’s How to Fix It
If your dealership’s cybersecurity plan still revolves around scanning for patches and calling it a day, you've got a problem. A big one. Your dealership's cyber defense is stuck [...]
Still Not Taking Cybersecurity Seriously? The CDK Hackers Just Proved You Haven’t Learned a Thing
It’s been nearly a year since the devastating CDK Global cyberattack brought operations at thousands of dealerships to a halt—and yet, here we are again. Same criminal group. Same [...]
Are Your IT & Cybersecurity Teams Running The Show? (Hint: They Shouldn’t Be)
If you’re a dealership manager without an IT background, you're not alone—and you're not off the hook either. You don’t need to know how to configure a firewall or install [...]
How To Get More Favorable Cyber Insurance Terms & Premiums – What Smart Dealers Need To Know
In today’s uncertain economy, dealership executives are under pressure to reduce costs wherever possible. One of the smartest ways to get more favorable cyber insurance terms & premiums is [...]
How Tariffs and Economic Uncertainty Are Increasing Cybersecurity Risks for Car Dealerships
Economic Chaos = Cyber Risk: Why It’s Time to Rethink How You Defend Your Dealership At first glance, President Trump’s proposed tariffs and the mounting trade tensions might seem [...]