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AutoNation Reports CDK Cyberattack Will Negatively Impact Earnings by $1.50 per Share

July 15, 2024 By CollisionWeek Editor

In an SEC filing today, AutoNation (NYSE: AN) announced that it estimated its earnings per share to be reduced by approximately $1.50 per share due to the result of the CDK Global cyberattack affecting dealer management systems. “As a result of the incident’s impacts, we currently estimate earnings per share for the quarter ended June […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: AutoNation, CDK Global, Cybersecurity, Earnings

Illinois Collision Repair Center Files Lawsuit Against CDK Global Over Impact of Cyberattack on Parts Supply

June 27, 2024 By CollisionWeek Editor

Plaintiff seeks class action status in lawsuit accusing dealership management system provider of negligently failing to ensure its servers were protected against cyberattack causing repair delays because parts could not be ordered. In a lawsuit filed June 25, a collision repair center alleges CDK Global was negligent in not adequately protecting its systems from cyberattack […]

Filed Under: Feature Tagged With: CDK Global, Cybersecurity, Jay Kay Collision Center, Lawsuits

Dealership Management System Provider CDK Global Hit by Cyber Incident

June 20, 2024 By CollisionWeek Editor

Auto dealership management system provider CDK Global was the victim of cyber incident that impacted the ability of its customers to access systems. CDK serves over 15,000 retail dealership locations across North America. According to a report in Automotive News, dealerships were forced to write repair orders by hand and look up parts online during […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: CDK Global, Cybersecurity

Federal Agencies Publish Guide on Preventing Phishing Intrusions

October 19, 2023 By CollisionWeek Editor

Guide helps organizations understand what malicious actors are doing so defenders can adopt appropriate mitigations to phishing. The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA), National Security Agency (NSA), Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) and Multi-State Information Sharing and Analysis Center (MS-ISAC) published “Phishing Guidance, Stopping the Attack Cycle at Phase One” to help organizations reduce […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Cybersecurity

Ford Offers Guidance on Cyber Security Vulnerability on Vehicle Wi-Fi Software

August 11, 2023 By CollisionWeek Editor

Ford Motor Company (NYSE: F) announced it learned from a supplier that a security researcher discovered a vulnerability in the Wi-Fi software driver supplied for use in the SYNC 3 infotainment system available on some Ford and Lincoln vehicles. Immediately, and in collaboration with them, Ford began developing and validating measures to address the vulnerability. […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Cybersecurity, Ford Motor Company

NHTSA Addresses Third-Party Access to Diagnostics and Serviceability Info in Cybersecurity Best Practices for New Vehicles

September 8, 2022 By CollisionWeek Editor

The U.S. Department of Transportation’s National Highway Traffic Safety Administration released Cybersecurity Best Practices for the Safety of Modern Vehicles, an update to its 2016 edition. The document describes NHTSA’s guidance to the automotive industry for improving vehicle cybersecurity for safety. “As vehicle technology and connectivity develop, cybersecurity needs to be a top priority for […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Cybersecurity, Diagnostics, National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, Right to Repair

White House Highlights Resources for Businesses to Protect Against Potential Cyberattacks

March 22, 2022 By CollisionWeek Editor

The Biden Administration has warned repeatedly about the potential for Russia to engage in malicious cyber activity against the United States in response to the unprecedented economic sanctions we have imposed. According to a Fact Sheet posted by the Administration, there is now evolving intelligence that Russia may be exploring options for potential cyberattacks. According […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Cybersecurity

U.S. Government Launches One-Stop Ransomware Resource

July 15, 2021 By CollisionWeek Editor

New website provides cybersecurity resources from across the Federal Government. The U.S. government announced new resources and initiatives to protect American businesses and communities from ransomware attacks. The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) and the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS), together with federal partners, have launched a new website to combat the threat of […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Cybersecurity

ASA Joins with American Alliance for Vehicle Owners Rights to Support Vehicle Data Access

March 16, 2021 By CollisionWeek Editor

In comments to NHTSA on cybersecurity best practices, Alliance says repair facilities need data to repair customer vehicles. The Automotive Service Association (ASA), in partnership with members of the American Alliance for Vehicle Owner’s Rights (AAVOR), submitted comments to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) in response to its “Cybersecurity Best Practices for the […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: American Alliance for Vehicle Owner’s Rights, Automotive Service Association, Cybersecurity

University of the Aftermarket Foundation Expands Scholarship Fields to Include IT/Cybersecurity

January 6, 2021 By CollisionWeek Editor

The University of the Aftermarket Foundation (UAF) announced its newest field of study for scholarships, IT/Cybersecurity, available for applicants to specify this potential career interest on the newly redesigned Automotive Aftermarket Scholarships Central website. “Demand for IT and cybersecurity professionals is growing in the automotive aftermarket industry as companies large and small need to protect […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Cybersecurity, Scholarships, University of the Aftermarket Foundation

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