Jaguar Land Rover’s Cyber Snafu: £196M Down the Drain!
Jaguar Land Rover confirms September’s cyberattack cost the company £196 million, halting production and impacting data. The attack, claimed by Scattered Lapsus$ Hunters, disrupted operations and caused significant financial loss. Despite the chaos, Jaguar Land Rover reassures that customer data remains safe, but the company is still revving up recovery efforts.
Hot Take:
Oh dear, Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) has had a bit of a bumpy ride lately, and not the kind you enjoy while off-roading in a snazzy new Land Rover. Instead, it was a cyberattack-induced joyride that ended up costing the company a whopping £196 million. It seems the automaker’s cybersecurity measures were about as effective as a chocolate teapot, and now they’re paying the price. Who knew that a group with a name like “Scattered Lapsus$ Hunters” could cause so much havoc? It’s a costly lesson in cybersecurity hygiene, and if JLR’s vehicles are as vulnerable to hacking as their production systems, we might start seeing cars doing donuts in the parking lot by themselves! Let’s hope their next model isn’t the “Jaguar Hackster”.
Key Points:
– Jaguar Land Rover faced a cyberattack in September 2025, leading to a £196 million financial hit.
– Production halted, affecting vehicle registration and parts supply, with systems down until early October.
– “Scattered Lapsus$ Hunters” claimed responsibility for the cyberattack.
– The UK government announced a £1.5 billion support package to assist JLR in stabilizing its operations.
– The cyberattack contributed to weaker-than-expected UK GDP growth in Q3 2025.