Urgent Action Required to Counter Cybercriminals Exploiting Auto Dealers from CrowdStrike Outage
The CrowdStrike outage on July 19, 2024, had extensive impacts, affecting sectors like airlines, auto dealerships, banks, and broadcasters. This disruption, caused by a faulty software update in the Falcon sensor for Windows systems, led to operational, financial, and reputational damage. The flawed update triggered a blue screen of death (BSOD) across systems that downloaded a problematic configuration between 04:09 UTC and 05:27 UTC, due to a logic error affecting Windows systems running Falcon sensor version 7.11 and above.
An automotive dealer suffering from bluescreen (BSOD) after CrowdStrike global outage.
Exploiting the outage, cybercriminals launched sophisticated social engineering attacks by creating counterfeit domains that mimic CrowdStrike corporate. The danger lies in the simplicity of the deception—it only takes one employee misled by these fraudulent communications to open the door to malware. Successful breaches can lead to ransomware attacks that seize control of dealership systems, denying access until a ransom is paid. These deceptive emails are commonly titled as "CrowdStrike Updates" or prompting clicks for an "immediate patch."
A real example of a CrowdStrike phishing attack post CrowdStrike global outage.
At Black Breach, we specialize in defending against such threats with innovative solutions:
Email Protection Services: Unlike traditional spam filters, our services focus on employee behavior, identifying anomalies typical of phishing attempts, such as unusual financial discussions between unfamiliar contacts.
Ransomware Warranty and Managed Detection & Response (MDR): Our 24/7/365 security operations center rapidly detects, investigates, and responds to threats, ensuring robust protection against ransomware.
Incident Response: Our expert team efficiently manages the aftermath of cyberattacks, striving to minimize damage and accelerate recovery processes, thus reducing downtime and costs.
These tailored services at Black Breach are designed to safeguard organizations from the evolving tactics of cybercriminals, ensuring robust defense and resilience in the face of cybersecurity challenges.
For information on protecting your dealership from cyber threats, liability, and staying within FTC Safeguards Compliance click below.
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