News & Resources

April 22, 2025

The issue of personal digital privacy is an increasing concern to consumers. As federal legislators struggle with federal legislation to regulate how businesses must handle consumer privacy, states across the U.S. are stepping up to protect consumer privacy. These laws aim to give individuals greater control over their personal data while imposing stricter compliance requirements […]

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April 17, 2025

As dealerships across the automotive, powersport, marine, and RV sectors rely more on technology, they’ve become prime targets for cybercriminals. The reappearance of the Chinese hacker group FamousSparrow and recent ransomware attacks highlight the urgent need for stronger cybersecurity. FamousSparrow Resurfaces The China-linked hacker group FamousSparrow has returned with upgraded tools like its backdoor SparrowDoor […]

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March 24, 2025

On March 12, 2025, the California Privacy Protection Agency (CPPA) announced that it reached a settlement with the Honda Motor Company for violations of the California Consumer Privacy Act after an almost two-year investigation. The investigation revealed that Honda committed four primary violations. Understanding the nature of these investigations helps dealerships to look for similar […]

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March 12, 2025

Dealerships must rely on third-party vendors to provide essential services, products, or support. While these partnerships can bring numerous benefits, they also introduce potential risks that can impact a dealership’s operations, reputation, and security. This is where third-party/vendor risk management (VRM) comes into play. Dealerships depend on a variety of dealer management applications for critical […]

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February 19, 2025

We often hear feedback from our clients that they do not see value in providing information security training for staff that do not work with customers on a regular basis. Although on the surface, this may make sense, a deeper look might reveal why this could be introducing vulnerabilities to your information systems. Digital systems […]

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February 10, 2025

On January 27, 2025, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit determined that the FTC did not follow proper procedure when it propagated the CARS Rule. When this announcement came out, dealers reached out and asked if they still needed to comply with the Safeguard rules. Even though the FTC is the regulatory […]

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January 27, 2025

  We welcome all attending dealers to join us for a Tech Talk at the digital and tech sector at the AIMExpo 2/5/25 at 10:00am as we present how to build and exercise a strong incident response plan. An incident response plan is a vital component of an organization’s risk management strategy, ensuring they are […]

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January 14, 2025

We are excited to be attending the 2025 NADA Show January 24-26 in New Orleans, Louisiana. We welcome all attending dealers to visit us at booth #8221 to say hello and learn how A2C makes securing your business simple for auto dealers. Is your dealership’s information available to cyber criminals? Stop by our booth for […]

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December 3, 2024

  We are excited to be attending the 2024 MRAA Dealer Week Conference December 8-11 in Orlando, Florida. We welcome all attending dealers to visit us at booth #350 to say hello and learn how A2C makes securing your business simple for marine dealers.   Is your dealership’s information available to cyber criminals? Stop by […]

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November 29, 2024

The holiday season, often a time for joy and celebration, also brings an increased risk of cyber-attacks for businesses. Cybercriminals take advantage of the surge in online activity, reduced staffing, and a distracted workforce to launch more frequent and sophisticated attacks. During this period, types of cyber-attacks such as ransomware, phishing, malware, denial-of-service (DoS), and […]

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