Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR)

Top Dealership Cybersecurity Issues to Avoid When Migrating to a New DMS

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For many auto and truck dealerships, moving to a new Dealer Management System is an exciting milestone. Modern DMS platforms promise improved workflows, stronger integrations, better reporting, and a more connected dealership operation overall.  But while most dealerships focus heavily on implementation timelines, training schedules, and operational continuity, one critical area is often underestimated: dealership cybersecurity. … Read more

A Dealership EDR Issue: Are You Wasting Your Money?

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There is a widespread dealership EDR issue that needs to be addressed.  Walk into almost any dealership today and ask about cybersecurity, and you’ll hear a confident answer: “We have EDR.” On the surface, that sounds reassuring. Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR) is widely marketed as a powerful defense against modern cyber threats. It can … Read more

FBI Warning: Dealership Cybersecurity Risks Are Rising

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There’s a dangerous assumption that still exists in many dealerships: “We have cybersecurity tools in place — we’re probably fine.” The latest data suggests otherwise. The FBI’s Internet Crime Complaint Center (IC3) just released its annual report, and the numbers are hard to ignore. Cybercrime losses jumped 26% year-over-year, reaching a staggering $20.88 billion in … Read more

Comfortable Doesn’t Mean Secure: The Dangerous Reality of Dealership Cybersecurity

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Most dealership leaders we speak with feel pretty good about their dealership cybersecurity.  And that’s understandable. You’ve invested in tools. Firewalls are in place. Endpoint protection is deployed. Maybe there’s MFA, email security, and even advanced solutions layered in. From a distance, it looks like a strong defense. But that confidence… is often misplaced. Because … Read more

Dealerships Using AI in 2026: A Smarter Future—And a Smarter Security Strategy

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If 2024 was the year of AI curiosity and 2025 was the year of experimentation, many industry observers believe 2026 may become the first true operations year for dealerships using AI. Conversations across the industry point to full AI integration moving from “nice to have” to “strategic priority.” And it makes sense. Dealerships using AI … Read more

Are You Confident In Your Dealership Cybersecurity for 2026?

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Dealership Cybersecurity 2026

There’s no longer any debate: cybersecurity is a dealership survival issue.  According to The State of Dealership Cybersecurity 2025, published by CDK Global, 90% of dealership leaders say cybersecurity is very or extremely important. Dealers get it. You feel the urgency. But here’s the uncomfortable truth the report reveals — awareness isn’t the same as … Read more

Why Microsoft 365 Security Isn’t Just a Dealership IT Concern – It’s a Dealership Survival Strategy

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Microsoft 365 Security Isn’t Just an IT Concern

For most modern auto and truck dealerships, Microsoft 365 isn’t just a productivity suite — it’s the backbone of daily operations. Email, calendars, financial reporting, HR systems, customer records, collaboration tools, and even service workflows live inside this cloud tenant. But here’s the hard truth: just because your data lives in Microsoft 365 doesn’t mean … Read more

Dealerships Are Rethinking In-House Cybersecurity: Key Takeaways From the Latest Automotive News Article

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A recent Automotive News article titled “AI for good battles AI used in dealership cybercrime” (Nov. 26, 2025) highlights a stark reality for today’s auto and truck dealers: the cybersecurity threat landscape is evolving too quickly for in-house IT teams to manage alone. And few people have been sounding that alarm longer than Erik Nachbahr, … Read more

Cybersecurity Alert for Dealerships: Beware of Growing ClickFix Attacks

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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