Automotive Cybersecurity Combating Car Software Hacks Head-On

Thousands of car dealers across North America have been forced to revert to pen and paper after a software company they rely on was hit by several cyberattacks. Software provider CDK Global was hacked, leaving dealership customers to wonder if they will get service and if their data was stolen. Modern and electric vehicles (EVs) are now sophisticated computerised systems on wheels, and while their smart features make driving more ... A cyberattack on CDK has led car dealerships across the country to cease operations. What we know so far about the attack with impacts ... Car dealers hit by the cyber-attack on CDK Global's dealer management system software probably won't be able to get back to normal before ... CDK Global, a software firm serving car dealerships across the US that was roiled by a cyberattack last month, appears to have paid a $25 million ransom to the ... CDK Global, a vital software provider, was hit by a hack two weeks ago — impacting much of the car-selling industry in the U.S.. The following writeup details our work exploring the security of telematic systems, automotive APIs, and the infrastructure that supports it. The company said the software is now back online. Another cyber attack - this time on CDK Global - the software used by thousands of auto dealerships.