Jaguar Land Rover Down After Cyberattack
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- 22/09/2025 9:24
Jaguar Land Rover will keep its factories closed at least until the end of the week, after suffering a major cyberattack.
The incident, detected earlier this month, forced the Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) group to suspend operations at its factories. The company, owned by the Indian conglomerate Tata, is still trying to understand the origin and extent of the incident.
In a statement, the group explained that it needs time to conduct its investigation and prepare for a gradual and secure resumption of its activities. “We apologize for the inconvenience caused,” added management, without providing further details.
The attack affected the company’s IT systems and compromised some data. JLR has not yet specified whether customer or supplier information was stolen, but is committed to notifying the affected parties directly if necessary.
Jaguar Land Rover helpless
In the meantime, the impact is significant. According to estimates from Reuters, the halt in production has put 33,000 employees on forced leave. It is costing around £72 million per day and preventing the production of nearly 1,000 vehicles daily. Many dealers and garages are also facing difficulties. They are currently unable to access the usual databases to order parts or register new vehicles.
The repercussions extend throughout the supply chain. The Unite union has warned that thousands of jobs in the supply chain could be at risk if the shutdown continues. It is calling on the government to implement exceptional assistance, such as a partial unemployment scheme, to avoid layoffs.
A group of hackers, linked to several recent cyberattacks against major British brands, has claimed responsibility for the intrusion. Images purportedly from JLR’s internal system have circulated on encrypted messaging networks, though their authenticity cannot be verified at this time.
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This incident comes at a complicated time for Jaguar Land Rover, which is already experiencing a slowdown in sales. The group is also incurring high costs in preparing the launch of its upcoming electric models scheduled for next year. The company does not rule out that disruptions related to the hacking could continue into October.
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