Jaguar Land Rover extends shutdown after cyber attack
2 days ago
- #Jaguar Land Rover
- #production disruption
- #cyber attack
- Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) extends factory shutdowns due to a cyber attack, affecting UK, Slovakia, China, and India.
- Production halted since August 31; IT systems shut down to prevent further damage.
- Staff instructed to stay home; suppliers also impacted, with some halting operations.
- Dealerships and garages faced disruptions in registering new cars and ordering parts.
- Cyber attack occurred during peak new vehicle delivery season (new registration plates released September 1).
- A hacker group claimed responsibility, allegedly attempting to extort money from JLR.
- JLR working with cybersecurity experts and law enforcement to restore systems safely.