According to the reports on Tuesday (16 September), Jaguar Land Rover, Britain’s largest carmaker, has extended its production shutdown until at least September 24 following a major cyber-attack. The company confirmed that hackers infiltrated its systems earlier this month, forcing it to pause operations across multiple sites. JLR stated the shutdown would remain in place while forensic investigations continue and a controlled restart of its global operations is planned.
The company admitted that “some data” had been affected by the hack, though it has not clarified whether customers’ or suppliers’ information was compromised. JLR said it would contact anyone impacted once more details are known. Meanwhile, hackers linked to groups such as Scattered Spider, Lapsus$, and ShinyHunters have claimed responsibility, even posting alleged screenshots of JLR’s internal IT systems on Telegram.
The impact of the cyber-attack has been severe, with production in the Midlands, Merseyside, and other global facilities halted. Reports suggest JLR is losing out on building around 1,000 cars a day, equating to an estimated £72 million in daily sales losses. Suppliers and retailers have also been disrupted, with many unable to access systems used for spare parts sourcing and vehicle registration.
Beyond immediate financial strain, the incident poses broader risks to JLR’s supply chain and workforce. Thousands of employees have been told not to report for work, while the Unite union has warned that jobs across the wider supply network could be at risk without government support. With disruption expected to last until October, the cyber-attack has intensified challenges for JLR, which was already facing declining sales, U.S. tariffs, and criticism over its rebranding strategy.
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Jaguar Land Rover extends shutdown as cyber attack halts production and fuels losses
