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3 ways the CDK cyberattack is affecting car buyers
CBSN
The ransomware attack on CDK Global is not only hampering car dealerships nationwide — it's also complicating life for car buyers.
Some 15,000 dealers rely on CDK's dealer management software to run their business, including handling various aspects of buying or leasing a vehicle, such as adding dealer incentives and generating a discount for trade-ins. But last week's cyberattacks are disrupting the sales process, experts told CBS MoneyWatch, while also throwing a wrench into what is a major financial decision for consumers.
Here are three ways the CDK incident is impacting car buyers.
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