CDK Global outage caused by BlackSuit ransomware attack
What impact did the outage have on car dealerships' operations?
The CDK Global outage caused by the BlackSuit ransomware attack forced car dealerships across North America to switch to pen and paper for their operations. Dealerships could not sell cars or provide service for existing cars due to the outage. Some of the largest public car dealership companies, such as Penske Automotive Group and Sonic Automotive, were also impacted by the outages.
What triggered CDK Global's IT systems shutdown?
CDK Global's IT systems shutdown was triggered by a BlackSuit ransomware attack. The company had to shut down its systems and data centers to prevent the attack's spread, affecting car dealerships across North America. CDK is currently negotiating with the ransomware gang to receive a decryptor and prevent the leak of stolen data.
Which ransomware gang is responsible for attacking CDK Global?
The BlackSuit ransomware gang is responsible for attacking CDK Global, causing a massive IT outage and disruption to car dealerships across North America2. CDK Global is currently negotiating with the ransomware gang to receive a decryptor and prevent the leak of stolen data.