CDK Global
Disclosed Jun 19, 20242 years agoUnverified
Ransomware attack on CDK Global halts software at thousands of car dealerships
A ransomware attack forced dealer management software provider CDK Global to shut down its systems in June 2024, disrupting sales and registrations at up to 15,000 US car dealerships for about two weeks. CNN, citing sources, reported CDK paid a $25 million ransom.
What is known
| People affected | Not stated in the sources we have |
|---|---|
| Disclosed | Jun 19, 2024 |
| Discovered | Jun 19, 2024 |
| Attack | Ransomware |
| Data exposed | Other |
| Sector | Tech · US |
| Status | Unverified: not yet confirmed by an official notice, a filing or the organization |
| Lawsuit or fine | Lawsuits filed by dealerships |
Sources
| Source | |
|---|---|
| Car dealer software slinger CDK Global said to have paid $25M ransom after cyberattackdatabreaches.net · News | News |
| CDK Global begins to restore systems after cyber hack hits thousands of retailersreuters.com · News | News |
Notices filed
| Where | Filed | People |
|---|---|---|
| Researchtotal | Jun 19, 2024 |
History of this record
- 2026-09-25 · added · seed source
First seen 2026-09-25 (Research). Record counts are as reported. Not legal advice.