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
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
Modern car dealerships are continually seeking innovative ways to enhance customer experience, streamline operations, and stay ahead of the competition. Enter artificial intelligence (AI) – a game-changer that offers unparalleled opportunities for dealerships to thrive in an increasingly digital auto retailing landscape. However, there is a problem – among the promises of AI lie lurking … Read more
Dealership employees seek the flexibility to work from anywhere. While mobile devices offer this flexibility, they also increase the dealership’s attack surface, providing cybercriminals with an easily exploitable entry point into the dealership’s network. Currently, mobile devices account for more than 60 percent of digital fraud, and one in three organizations has experienced a data … Read more
Dealership cybersecurity challenges in 2024 Published January 3, 2024 Heighten liability risks for dealerships leave them vulnerable to legal action if any cybersecurity prevention falls short of the new FTC requirements. Dealerships are also watching their cyber insurance coverage costs soar at the same time insurers are scaling back protections as they try to rein … Read more
Many dealerships have been falsely led to believe that FTC compliance can be satisfied with checklists and self-assessments completed by those with limited – if any – technical cybersecurity training and expertise. This is not the case and the consequences of this approach to cybersecurity, FTC compliance, and in securing cyber liability insurance can be … Read more
Auto dealerships have become prime targets for cyberattacks. As technology becomes increasingly integrated into every aspect of selling and servicing cars and trucks, the need for robust cybersecurity measures has never been more critical. While many dealerships rely on traditional security controls like firewalls, vulnerability scans, and endpoint tools, these alone are not sufficient to … Read more
Update, October 2026: Windows 10 support ended on October 14, 2025, and paid Extended Security Updates Year 1 for business PCs ends October 13, 2026. For current dates, costs, and a store-by-store plan, read our Windows 10 Extended Security Updates action plan for dealerships. Microsoft has announced that support for Windows 10 will end on … Read more
Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) is the process of identifying users by validating two or more “factors” that are unique to a user. Some of the different factors that are most often used in the authentication process include: Something you know (such as a password or PIN) Something you have (like a code sent to your smartphone) … Read more