Ransomware
CNN Business / BlackFog / TechTarget / CyberScoop
Primary Source βIncident Details
BlackSuit ransomware (linked to Royal/Conti lineage) attacked CDK Global June 18 2024, disrupting dealer management systems for ~15,000 US auto dealerships. CDK suffered second attack during recovery attempt. Systems offline for ~2 weeks. CDK paid ~$25M ransom (387 BTC confirmed on chain June 21). Initial demand was $10M, reportedly raised to $50M+. Collective estimated impact to dealerships >$1B (Anderson Economic Group). Systems progressively restored June 28-July 4. Customer PII and financial data potentially exposed.
Technical Details
- Initial Attack Vector
- CWE-1391: Use of Weak Credentials (social engineering; exact initial vector not fully disclosed)
- Vendor / Product
- CDK Global Dealer Management System
- Malware Family
- BlackSuit
Timeline
- 2024-06-18 Breach occurred
- 2024-06-19 Publicly disclosed
- 2024-06-19 Customers notified