Here’s something you may not know: security misconfiguration is behind 80% of cyber incidents today. That means the biggest risk to your dealership isn’t always some hacker running advanced tools in the dark web—it’s often the everyday settings inside your systems that were never properly locked down. And here’s the kicker: these oversights are one … Read more
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
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
Let’s play out a scenario. It’s 8:15 AM on a Monday. You’re sipping your coffee, prepping for another day of selling cars, when your IT guy strolls in, tosses his badge on your desk, and says, “I’m out. Just won the lottery!” Congratulations to him. Condolences to you. Because whether he’s heading to Bora Bora … Read more
For years, protecting a dealership’s network meant building a digital wall around it, but dealerships must shift to borderless cybersecurity to stay ahead of modern threats. Firewalls, endpoint security, and intrusion detection systems used to be the first line of defense, and they worked well when most people accessing the network were inside its borders. … Read more
As a dealer, your primary focus is selling and servicing cars and trucks. However, to succeed, you must also defend your dealership against a variety of threats — including the growing SaaS security risks that businesses face. In today’s world, it’s crucial to recognize that your operations are increasingly dependent on cloud-based services. While this … Read more
EDR effectiveness depends on how well it’s used – and dealerships often stumble when it comes to fully leveraging EDR. As an important part of a comprehensive information security program, EDR provides valuable information that can be used to stop malware in its tracks. But as powerful as EDR can be, it’s not a magic … Read more
Your dealership depends on technology—it’s the backbone of everything you do. From managing customer data to driving sales and service operations, your dealership’s tech infrastructure keeps the wheels turning. So why do so many seem to undervalue dealership IT and cybersecurity? Here’s the tough truth: most dealerships don’t have the right resources to handle IT … 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