Jaguar Land Rover Cyberattack: Systems Down But Customer Data Dodges the Bullet
Jaguar Land Rover is facing a cyberattack that halted production and retail, but don’t worry—your beloved cat and rover’s secrets are safe. While the hackers may have aimed for a luxury joyride, JLR assures us that customer data is still parked securely in the garage.
Hot Take:
When your luxury car manufacturer goes offline, it seems even Jaguars and Land Rovers can’t escape the cyber jungle. Who knew your next luxury vehicle might come with a side of cybersecurity drama?
Key Points:
- Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) shut down systems to mitigate a cyberattack, affecting production and retail operations.
- The attack disrupted operations at the Solihull production plant and blocked UK dealer activities.
- JLR reports no evidence of customer data theft, but the attack severely disrupted operations.
- No ransomware groups have claimed responsibility for the attack.
- JLR, owned by Tata Motors, sells in over 120 countries, with key markets in Europe, North America, and China.
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