CDK Global faced cyber incident, temporarily shut down systems, Ford Motor evaluating impact.

From Investing.com: 2024-06-19 18:30:39

CDK Global, a software provider for car dealerships, faced a cyber incident prompting a temporary shutdown of all systems. Core systems have been restored, with ongoing extensive testing on other applications. The company was acquired by Brookfield Business Partners for $6.41 billion in April 2022. Ford Motor is evaluating potential impact on its dealerships.

CDK’s systems went down at 2:00 a.m. EDT, starting to come back online by Wednesday afternoon. Ford Motor is assessing potential impact on its dealers. General Motors and BMW have not responded to inquiries yet. The cyber incident has sparked concern among car dealers and manufacturers reliant on CDK software.



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