Files Held Hostage! Should You Pay The Ransom?
If your dealership gets hit with a ransomware attack, should you pay the ransom? The answer is no. According to a recent Emsisoft report, one-third of U.S. companies [...]
When it Comes to Consumer Privacy, what are Reasonable Measures?
Requirements in recent consumer data privacy laws are causing confusion and unnecessary expense for dealers. For example, on January 1st, the California Consumer Protection Act (CCPA) became law. [...]
Erik Nachbahr’s 4-Point Auto Dealer Security Analysis
Cybersecurity isn’t something that most dealership owners and managers think about on a daily basis. But when network protection lands on the back burner, sensitive customer data can [...]
Safe Selling: Digital Marketing in Post-CCPA California
The California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), Stop Hacks and Improve Electronic Data Security (SHIELD) Act, and other privacy laws are making customers more [...]
The Truck and Auto Dealer’s CCPA Preparation Checklist
Cybercrime is the fastest-growing crime in the U.S. and has sparked a consumer data privacy revolution. Laws like the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) and New York’s Stop [...]
Accounting Personnel, Don’t Fall for this W-2 Scam
Tax season is nearly here, so it’s time to be on the alert for cyberattacks that target accounting office personnel. The IRS recently issued a warning that specifically [...]