Driving the news: Jaguar Land Rover says a cyberattack has “severely disrupted” its production and retail operations, forcing the automaker to pause while it works to bring the systems back online.
For context: JLR, owned by Tata Motors, said there’s no evidence so far that customer data was stolen, per Reuters.
The incident comes on the heels of a report suggesting that JLR is delaying the launches of its electric Range Rover and Jaguar models.
The company is the latest high-profile British business targeted in a wave of cyber and ransomware attacks.
Why it matters: Automakers are sitting ducks for cybercriminals because production stoppages quickly cascade into financial losses and supply chain chaos. For JLR (already struggling with delays) the attack is compounding the brand’s problems as it tries to sustain momentum in the luxury market.
Bottom line: This cyberattack is a critical blow for JLR that further exposes how fragile automakers remain to sophisticated digital risks.
This is a developing story. Check back for updates.
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