Take Control of the Cyber War Against Your Dealership

Cybercriminals have learned that ransoming data to stop sales operations can result in handsome rewards, and they are increasingly turning their attention to auto dealerships. The costly attacks of Findlay Auto Group and CDK Global in early summer are two noteworthy examples. Findlay reportedly lost millions of dollars a day following the attack, which resulted in class-action lawsuits. CDK reportedly …

Lax Hygiene Greatest Risk of Dealership Data Breach

2024—Terry Dortch, a seasoned expert with 25 years of experience as the CEO of Automotive Risk Management Partners, advocates that human eyes, hands, and experience remain a primary strategy against identity theft crimes in auto dealerships. “No dealership can be 100% secured from compliance lapses and data breaches, even where computer systems oversee digital networks, but in my 25 years …

How to Satisfy the CARS Rule

To maintain a healthy stance on the Combating Auto Retail Scams (CARS) Rule, consider conducting a "temperature" check of your dealership. The CARS Rule must be at the top of your temperature checklist because it is essential to your operating well-being. Your compliance position with other rules I’ll mention here helps you solve CARS Rule issues. The Federal Trade Commission …