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How the latest cyberattack is affecting prospective car buyers in Maryland — and nationwide – WTOP News
Car dealerships around the country are the latest victims of a cyberattack. Hackers went after a company, CDK Global, that makes software used by car dealers both here in the U.S. and in Canada.
Car dealerships around the country are the latest victims of a cyberattack.
Hackers went after a company, CDK Global, that makes software used by car dealers both here in the U.S. and in Canada.
It started last week and fallout continues to be felt Tuesday.
Peter Kitzmiller is the president of the Maryland Automobile Dealers Association. He joined WTOP’s Shawn Anderson and Anne Kramer to talk about it.
President of the Maryland Automobile Dealers Association Peter Kitzmiller talks with WTOP’s Shawn Anderson and Anne Kramer about the CDK cyberattack affecting car dealerships around the country.
The transcript below has been lightly edited for clarity.
Shawn Anderson: So when did car dealers in Maryland first realize that something was wrong and what transactions or issues have come as a result of this cyberattack?
Peter Kitzmiller: So I think we were we were made — or the dealerships were made — aware at like 2 a.m. last Wednesday. So it’s already been almost a week now. And so it’s had a pretty significant impact right off the bat. I mean, we’re like every other business, everything’s run by computers, processing your new car, used car purchase, making your appointment in the service department, communicating with customers — all those things, even the phone systems were impacted.
I think the biggest issue was, in Maryland, when you go to buy a car, the dealership provides either with a part tag or a temporary tag. All that is done electronically through the dealer management system, like CDK. That was an issue, but we’ve been working with MVA and so that part of the transaction, we can absolutely get you tags now. And that’s not going to be an issue going forward.
Anne Kramer: What has been the toughest part? I mentioned about going old school, some dealerships are. Is that what you’re seeing in Maryland, with some of the dealerships here, they’re having to use pen and paper?
Peter Kitzmiller: Absolutely, that is part of it. Some of those things are going to have to go back, you know, 30 years ago. And again, transmitting information to a lender on behalf of a customer, all those things have been a little bit, have been made more complex, because we don’t have the system back up and running yet. But I do want to tell everyone that if you’re considering buying a car, you’ve been working with the dealership, absolutely they’ve got workarounds — they’re going to make it work.
If you haven’t been contacted as quickly as you normally would, or you’re having a harder time making a service appointment. That’s where that impact is going to be felt. But again, I certainly would encourage everyone, if you’ve been looking at a car online or whatever, don’t hesitate to go into the dealership because we are coming up with workarounds.
Shawn Anderson: How much of a financial impact though has this had on dealerships in Maryland over the past few days?
Peter Kitzmiller: I don’t think we could put a number on it yet. There’s no question it is going to have a financial impact. I think it’s going to be pretty significant. Car dealerships are very cash intensive businesses, a lot of employees and, you know, you go a day when you can’t transact any business, there’s going to be a cost associated with that.
Anne Kramer: Peter, has every car dealership in Maryland been impacted by this?
Peter Kitzmiller: Not necessarily. So there’s really two categories of people that have been directly impacted. If you’re one of the dealerships that used CDK for what we call DMS or your dealer management system, then yes, you’ve been significantly impacted. Then there’s a subset of electronic commerce called CVR. If you use them, they’re a subsidiary of CDK. So they have been impacted as well.
So the dealers that have CDK as their primary dealer management system has been impacted the most, but every dealer has probably had some issue because they work together, they work with various vendors that are across platforms, but it’s primarily those dealers that use CDK. Again CDK was one of the biggest players in the industry. I think they have 15,000 dealership rooftops across the country. So they’re certainly a very, very significant part of the industry.
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First snow of season hits western Maryland; flurries possible in DC region Tuesday
WASHINGTON – The first snow of the season arrived Monday in western Maryland, while parts of the Midwest and Northeast dealt with heavier lake-effect conditions.
Maryland’s first snow of season
Garrett County and parts of West Virginia remained under a Winter Weather Advisory into Tuesday morning, with snowflakes spotted along U.S. 219 near Deep Creek. The National Weather Service said another inch or two could fall early Tuesday, bringing storm totals to three to six inches in the higher elevations.
First snow of season hits western Maryland; flurries possible in DC region Tuesday
By the numbers:
Closer to the D.C. region, FOX 5’s Taylor Grenda said we’re waking up to a cold start, with morning temperatures in the 30s and wind chills dipping into the 20s. She said dress for the teens to 20s early Tuesday, with highs only reaching the upper 30s to mid-40s.
While conditions will stay dry, a brief flurry or two can’t be ruled out. Deceptive sunshine may peek through, but the winter feel will certainly be in the air, keeping the day feeling colder than average.
What’s next:
Overnight lows will drop back into the 30s, with some areas dropping to or just below freezing by sunrise on Wednesday.
By Wednesday, temperatures rebound, climbing into the upper 50s to near 60 degrees. There could a brief cooldown possible at the start of the weekend before showers move in Sunday.
The Source: Information in this article comes from the FOX 5 Weather Team and the National Weather Service.
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102-year-old World War II veteran belts out national anthem at Maryland parade
A 102-year-old military veteran sang the national anthem on Sunday at a Veterans Day Parade in Frederick County, Maryland.
World War II veteran Wilbur “Jack” Myers kicked off the 93rd annual Brunswick Veterans Day Parade with a sterling rendition of the Star Spangled Banner.
The Brunswick Veterans Day Parade is one of the oldest Veterans Day celebrations in the country, according to event organizers.
Myers’ historical impact
Myers was a U.S. Army Corporal while serving during World War II. He was a gunner in the 1st platoon, Company B, 692nd Tank Destroyer Battalion.
According to his profile, Myers arrived in France in September 1944 and then went to the Netherlands to support the 104th Division and British forces in the Battle of Antwerp.
Later that year, he was fighting in the Ardennes region as part of the Battle of the Bulge.
In 1945, the 692nd crossed the Rhine River and advanced across Germany, arriving in Munich by April. Cpl. Myers earned a Bronze Star.
Myers and the 692nd Tank Destroyer Battalion were attached to the 42nd, 63rd, and 104th Infantry divisions during World War II, and they were also involved in the liberation of Dachau concentration camp when attached to the 42nd Infantry Division, according to The Best Defense Foundation.
In 2014, Myers returned to Europe to commemorate the 70th anniversary of “D-Day,” when allies invaded Normandy, France, on June 6, 1944, according to several publications.
Baltimore’s Veterans Day Parade
The annual Baltimore City Veterans Day Parade took place on Saturday, beginning at the Washington Monument in the Mount Vernon neighborhood.
The parade featured a slew of military-supporting organizations, ROTC programs, and marching bands. WJZ was the proud media sponsor.
WJZ featured the Baltimore City College Marching Knights, who performed behind band director Jaylin Jackson.
“Typically, we go through the patriotic parade sequence, which has like three different songs, one including America the Beautiful,” Jackson said.
The Grand Marshal of the Baltimore parade was Retired Army General Larry Ellis, a native of Cambridge, Maryland, and the first African-American four-star general to have graduated from Morgan State University.
Over the course of his career in the U.S. Army, Ellis held leadership roles at every level across the globe, including South Korea, Europe, and even in the classroom.
“So the Army sent me to Indiana to get a master’s degree, to go to West Point, the United States Military Academy, to teach,” Ellis said.
Ellis’s career took him as far as commanding General of the U.S. Army Forces Command.
“It has responsibility for all of the Army forces in the Continental United States, except for training and special operations,” Ellis said.
In 2001, Ellis was promoted to the rank of four-star general, becoming the fourth African-American in the history of the U.S. Army to achieve this distinction.
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What channel is Rutgers vs. Maryland on today? Time, TV schedule to watch Week 11 game
Rutgers football: scenes from the Scarlet Walk
Rutgers football: scenes from the Scarlet Walk
Rutgers football needs two more victories to earn bowl eligibility.
It has a big opportunity to get one of those wins today.
The Scarlet Knights will host the Maryland Terrapins with a chance to pick up their fifth win of the season and second Big Ten victory.
Maryland is on a four-game losing streak.
Rutgers is looking to bounce back from a 35-13 loss at Illinois.
Here’s how to watch today’s game and some information to know:
What time is Rutgers vs. Maryland today?
The game is set to kick off at 2:30 p.m. ET. at SHI Stadium in Piscataway.
What channel is Rutgers vs. Maryland on today?
The game will be televised on FS1. Stream it on Fubo, with a free trial for new subscribers.
Rutgers vs. Maryland prediction, picks, odds
Give Greg Schiano credit for this: He’s never lost a team. And even when a season isn’t going well, it’s never gone completely off the rails. And that’s why I think the Scarlet Knights will find a way to get past Maryland. Yes, I know how had the Rutgers defense has been. But I think Rutgers’ offense, which certainly didn’t play well against a struggling Illinois defense, will be more productive against the Terrapins, who are giving up 380.9 yards per game. Maryland’s run defense is also vulnerable, allowing 154.6 yards on the ground per game. Both teams are having bad seasons. Rutgers managed to beat another struggling team in Purdue on the road. The Scarlet Knights should be able to get by Maryland at home. Score prediction: Rutgers 35, Maryland 31
Odds courtesy of Action Network as of Nov. 7.
Favorite: Rutgers by 2.5
Over/under: 57.5
Moneyline: Rutgers -130, Maryland +110
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