From Code to Chaos: BlackSuit Ransomware and The CDK Global Cyber Crisis

In recent days, the automotive industry has been hit by a significant IT outage that has disrupted operations for car dealerships across North America. The culprit? The notorious BlackSuit ransomware gang. In this blog post, we’ll delve into the details of the attack, its impact, and what it means for CDK Global and its customers.

The Incident

According to people familiar with the situation, the BlackSuit ransomware gang is responsible for CDK Global’s significant IT failure and interruption to car dealerships throughout North America.

The conversations follow the BlackSuit ransomware assault, which led CDK to lock down its IT infrastructure and data centers, including its car dealership platform, to prevent the attack from spreading. The company attempted to restore services on Wednesday, but a second cybersecurity attack forced it to shut down all IT systems again.

The Attack

CDK Global, a leading provider of technology solutions for auto dealerships, found itself in the crosshairs of cybercriminals.

While the company has yet to officially confirm the ransomware attack, multiple sources

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