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Automotive News Article: AI Tools in Dealerships Create New Attack Vectors for Cybercriminals

June 15, 2026May 13, 2026 by Erik Nachbahr

Auto dealerships are embracing artificial intelligence to improve efficiency, automate workflows, and enhance customer service — but a new report from Automotive News warns that AI adoption is also creating serious new cybersecurity risks for dealerships. The article highlights how AI-powered tools are now being used across dealership operations, including finance and insurance, customer communications, and service … Read more

CarGurus Data Breach: A Warning Shot for Dealerships

June 15, 2026March 23, 2026 by Erik Nachbahr

A recent Automotive News article detailed a cybersecurity incident involving CarGurus in which a hacking group exposed more than 1.7 million corporate records, along with over 400,000 customer email addresses, phone numbers and physical addresses in a separate CarMax-related data breach incident. According to reporting, the CarGurus data breach may include dealership account information and … Read more

Dealership Cybersecurity: Why CDK Wasn’t a One-Time Wake-Up Call

June 16, 2026December 11, 2025 by Erik Nachbahr

The shock of the 2024 CDK ransomware attack may be fading, but its impact is still shaping dealership cybersecurity. Frozen titles, dead sales systems, handwritten forms, and millions in lost revenue reminded everyone just how dependent dealerships are on their DMS—and how quickly operations collapse when cybercriminals find a way in. Here’s how to build … Read more

Is Your Dealership Ready for the New Era of AI-Powered Cyberattacks?

June 16, 2026November 21, 2025 by Erik Nachbahr

Dealerships face new wave of AI-powered cyberattacks

Auto and truck dealerships are facing a new wave of AI-powered cyberattacks — threats that don’t sleep, don’t take days off, and don’t wait for an IT ticket before they adapt. The rise of autonomous, AI-powered cyberattacks has changed the game. And here’s the uncomfortable truth: Most dealerships aren’t prepared for what this next wave … Read more

Why Maryland’s New Data Privacy Law Matters for Dealers Everywhere

June 16, 2026September 24, 2025 by Erik Nachbahr

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 is worth watching—because it’s part of a bigger trend: states across the country are rolling out their own rules for how businesses collect, use, and protect … Read more

Cybersecurity Alert for Dealerships: Beware of Growing ClickFix Attacks

June 16, 2026August 25, 2025 by Erik Nachbahr

Cybersecurity Alert for Dealerships 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 half of 2025, and dealerships across the U.S. are already getting hit. So what is ClickFix—and why should dealers care? What is … Read more

Still Not Taking Cybersecurity Seriously? The CDK Hackers Just Proved You Haven’t Learned a Thing

June 16, 2026June 30, 2025 by Erik Nachbahr

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 playbook. Different victim. The CDK Hackers just proved you haven’t learned a thing. In late April 2025, Branhaven Motors Inc., a Chrysler-Dodge-Jeep-Ram dealership in Branford, Connecticut, … Read more

A Year After CDK Cyberattacks, Some Dealers Haven’t Learned Their Lesson

June 16, 2026June 26, 2025 by Erik Nachbahr

A June 26, 2025 Automotive News article revisits the devastating CDK cyberattacks that struck in mid-2024, shutting down access to dealership management systems for over 15,000 auto retailers. The breach paralyzed operations, forced dealers to revert to pen-and-paper processes, and resulted in an estimated 50,000 lost vehicle sales. Despite the $1 billion in revenue losses … Read more

What is a Comprehensive Information Security Program?

October 7, 2026April 2, 2025 by Erik Nachbahr

A comprehensive information security program encompasses policies, procedures, and technologies designed to protect data and systems. It ensures confidentiality, integrity, and availability through risk management, access controls, and incident response. More than just an IT initiative, it’s a business imperative that safeguards your dealership’s reputation, compliance, and bottom line. Key Components of a Comprehensive Information … Read more