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Imagine walking into a car dealership, only to be met with a scene straight out of the 1980s. Salespeople huddle over stacks of paper, phones silent, while Customers tap their feet. This wasn't a retro marketing ploy – it was the aftermath of a cyberattack that crippled a major software company, sending car dealerships across the country into a tailspin. The attack targeted a company that provides the very lifeblood of dealerships – their management software. With this system down, dealerships were unable to process sales, access inventory, or even pull up customer information. The result? A screeching halt to car buying, leaving potential buyers in limbo and dealerships scrambling for solutions. While some dealerships resorted to pen and paper to keep basic operations afloat, others were forced to temporarily shut down altogether. The impact wasn't just on sales – service departments also ground to a near standstill, potentially delaying repairs for those in need. The attack r...