Digital Dealer: The Rise of Automotive Cybercrime: How Hackers Target Dealerships and How to Stop Them

Digital Dealer

May 16, 2025 

Your dealership likely holds an extensive amount of sensitive data on your buyers – and, for that reason, cybercrime in the automotive industry is becoming increasingly worrying. In this article, Tyler Owen, VikingCloud's Sr. Director of Product Management for Managed Security, takes a look at why dealerships are such prime targets for cyber criminals, and what your dealership can do to protect itself – and your customers – amid ever-evolving threats.

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