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JLR Cyberattack Halts Production as Disruption Is Expected to Stretch Into October

Dealers and suppliers face severe knock-on effects, with the company saying there is no evidence customer data was taken.

Overview

  • Production at Halewood, Solihull and Wolverhampton remains paused, with thousands of workers told to stay home while banking hours for later.
  • Operations are expected to be disrupted for at least this week and could extend through September and into October, according to reporting.
  • JLR says dozens of digital systems are offline, cutting access to parts databases and forcing retailers and garages to use manual workarounds.
  • Suppliers including Evtec, WHS Plastics, SurTec and OPmobility have asked staff to stay home, affecting thousands across the UK.
  • A Telegram channel linked to groups known as Scattered Spider, Lapsus$ and ShinyHunters has claimed responsibility, while JLR notifies regulators and works with cybersecurity specialists and law enforcement.