Ongoing IT disruptions confirmed by Jaguar Land Rover
Jaguar Land Rover Extends Production Shutdown Due to Ongoing Cyber Attack
In a significant turn of events, Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) has announced an extension of its production shutdown until the 24th of September 2025, following a cyber attack that occurred in late August. The attack has caused severe disruption for production lines at various locations, including Solihull and Wolverhampton.
The cyber incident has highlighted the importance of cybersecurity and business resilience, as production lines were brought to a halt. JLR has been investigating the incident to restore impacted systems, but the identity of the hacker group responsible remains unknown.
JLR has not publicly named any specific group or actor responsible for the cyberattack. However, the Scattered Lapsus$ Hunters group has claimed responsibility, suggesting that ransomware was used on JLR's IT systems. Yet, no concrete evidence has been provided to support these claims.
Last week, JLR admitted that some data may have been accessed by hackers during the attack. This admission underscores the intertwined nature of cybersecurity and business resilience, as disruptions to production infrastructure can have far-reaching consequences.
James McQuiggan, the CISO advisor at KnowBe4, has emphasised this point, stating that cyber attacks that disrupt production infrastructure can underscore the intertwined nature of cybersecurity and business resilience.
As investigations continue, JLR and cybersecurity experts alike will be closely monitoring the situation to determine the full extent of the attack and to prevent future incidents. The automotive industry will be watching closely, as this incident serves as a reminder of the potential vulnerabilities in modern production infrastructure.
Stay tuned for updates as more information becomes available.
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