When it comes to cybersecurity, dealerships face a unique set of challenges. With sensitive customer data, financial information, and networks to protect, keeping up with evolving cyber threats can feel like a full-time job. That’s why having the right tools and expertise to detect and respond to those threats is crucial – like EDR & … Read more
Cybercriminals have found a lucrative way to streamline their attacks and maximize their gains: by using Initial Access Brokers (IABs). These brokers specialize in gaining access to networks—like yours—and then selling that access to other cybercriminals. They’re essentially the middlemen of the cybercrime world, and their customers range from ransomware groups looking to cash in … Read more
Cybersecurity is a never-ending game of cat and mouse. Every time we make progress, cybercriminals evolve their tactics, looking for new ways to bypass our defenses. For many dealerships, deploying endpoint detection and response (EDR) tools feels like a solid step in the right direction—and it is—but it’s only one piece of the puzzle. Without … Read more
Dealerships are under attack, and the new cyber threat targeting dealerships is something called the “EDR Killer.” This growing threat is specifically designed to bypass one of the most critical security defenses dealerships rely on—your Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR) system. If you’re relying on EDR alone to protect your dealership’s systems, data, finances, and … Read more
Let’s be real. Cybercriminals aren’t the shady figures we imagine lurking in dark alleys—they’re smart, well-funded, and packing some of the best tech money can buy. And guess what? They have their eyes on one of the most unprepared industries: car dealerships. That’s why cybersecurity for car dealerships has become more critical than ever. Because … Read more
The reputation of a dealership can be shattered in an instant. Cybersecurity incidents aren’t just technical problems—they’re ticking time bombs that can destroy a dealership’s hard-earned trust and goodwill with customers. Imagine your dealership’s name plastered across headlines, not for record sales, but for a data breach. Now, try to sell a car to a … Read more
Article in Wards Auto about cyberattacks targeting dealerships Regarding cyberattacks targeting dealerships Erik Nachbahr commented that “a good start is to know as much about your IT system as you do about other aspects of the business.” Information technology “is the only area in a dealership business that the executive leadership tends to not understand exactly … Read more
If the recent wave of cyberattacks impacting the automotive retail industry has you feeling a bit on edge don’t worry—you’re not alone. The concern many dealers are feeling is leaving them asking “do I have everything that’s needed to protect my dealership?” In this blog, we’ll talk about some of the defenses that all dealerships … Read more
Dealerships are facing an increasing number of cyberattacks, with devastating incidents targeting companies like Findlay Automotive Group and CDK Global. The rise of these attacks serves as a stark warning to dealers: the threat is real, growing, and must be addressed urgently. The Growing Dominance of Cybercriminals Cybercrime has evolved into a $9.5 trillion industry, … Read more