Mon, 08 Sep 2025

Mon, 08 Sep 2025 Jaguar Land Rover extends shutdown after cyber attack

The carmaker says it is working around the clock to restart its networks safely following the attack.

* Jaguar Land Rover's UK factories are expected to remain closed until at least Wednesday due to a cyber attack that occurred over a week ago.
* The car plants at Halewood, Solihull and Wolverhampton have been unable to operate since the attack, with production facilities also shut down in Slovakia, China and India.
* Staff working on the production lines have been told to stay at home, and JLR is working around the clock to restart its networks in a controlled and safe manner.
* The company has not commented on reports that disruption could continue for several weeks, which would have a significant impact on suppliers and dealerships.
* The cyber attack began during a peak period for car deliveries, with the latest batch of new registration plates becoming available on September 1.
* A group of young hackers who claimed responsibility for the attack are believed to be trying to extort money from JLR.
* The company's shutdown has caused disruption to its suppliers, with some staff not being allowed into work due to the lack of parts and systems.
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