"Car Dealership Hit by Major Ransomware Attack"

One of the UK's largest family-run car dealerships suffered a serious ransomware attack last month, which resulted in data theft and the damage "beyond repair" of some core systems.  Holdcroft Motor Group was hit with a ransom demand after hackers stole two years' worth of data, including staff personal information.  Although most systems are now back up and running, and the core dealer management system which hosts customer data was unaffected, the company admitted some infrastructure had been damaged.  Employees are reportedly being urged not to access personal sites from their work computers and to change any passwords on their personal accounts.  They remain on high alert for any further suspicious activity.  Car dealers are becoming an increasingly popular target for ransomware groups, given the large amounts of customer personal and financial information they process.

Infosecurity reports: "Car Dealership Hit by Major Ransomware Attack"