Jaguar Land Rover Hit by Cyberattack; Operations Disrupted
Jaguar Land Rover (JLR), the British luxury vehicle manufacturer, has suffered a cyberattack that disrupted its operations. The incident, which occurred over the weekend, affected systems at the Solihull production plant and led to temporary shutdowns to mitigate the attack.
JLR swiftly responded to the incident by shutting down its systems. This move, while disruptive, was necessary to contain the breach and prevent further potential damage. The company has since been working tirelessly to restart its global applications in a controlled manner.
The cyberattack caused disruptions at UK dealerships, with reports of blocked car registrations and parts supply. Despite these challenges, JLR has assured that there is no evidence to suggest any customer data has been stolen. The company is owned by Tata Motors and sells vehicles in over 120 countries, with major markets in Europe, North America, and China.
The cyberattack was claimed by a group calling itself 'Scattered Lapsus$ Hunters', hinting at possible collaboration between cybercrime groups Scattered Spider, Lapsus$, and ShinyHunters. However, official authorities have not yet confirmed a specific perpetrator or whether the attack was state-sponsored. Investigations are ongoing.
JLR, a significant player in the global automotive industry, has been targeted in a cyberattack that has caused temporary disruptions. The company is working to restore its systems and has assured customers that their data remains secure. The investigation into the attack continues, with authorities yet to identify the culprits or their motives.
