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Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) is currently facing a cyber-attack that has resulted in the halt of car production and the temporary closure of its plants. The company, which is owned by India’s Tata Motors, has acknowledged that some data may have been compromised by hackers. Initially, it was believed that customer information remained secure, but JLR has now confirmed that some data has been affected. However, the specifics of whose data has been impacted, whether customers, suppliers, or the company itself, have not been disclosed.
The cyber-attack has caused significant disruptions in JLR’s production facilities located in Solihull, Halewood, and Wolverhampton. Production lines have remained idle since the incident was first discovered. The group responsible for the cyber-attack, Scattered Lapsus$ Hunters, has claimed credit for targeting JLR, following similar attacks on UK retailers, including M&S, earlier this year. The Information Commissioner’s Office has been informed of the breach, and JLR continues its investigation to determine the extent of the impact on its data.
While data security is a top priority for businesses, Professor Ciaran Martin, formerly of the National Cyber Security Centre, emphasized the importance of maintaining operational capability during such cyber incidents. JLR’s focus remains on restoring its IT systems to resume production, which has been hampered due to the shutdown of its networks. The National Cyber Security Centre, under GCHQ, is supporting JLR in its recovery efforts. The UK government is closely monitoring the situation, with newly-appointed business minister Chris Bryant engaging with JLR daily to address the challenges faced by the company and its suppliers. Local MPs have also been briefed and are scheduled to have an interactive session with JLR to discuss the ongoing issues on Friday
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