JLR Cyberattack Chaos: When Luxury Cars Meet Unwanted Tech Support
Jaguar Land Rover is tackling a cyberattack that took its operations for an unexpected joyride. Production lines stalled and new car registrations hit a speed bump. The hacker group linked to the M&S breach has claimed responsibility. JLR is now racing to get systems back on track, assuring no customer data was compromised.
Hot Take:
Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) is learning the hard way that even the most luxurious vehicles can’t outrun a cyberattack. As they race to restore systems, one can’t help but wonder if they’re considering adding a “cybersecure” package to their car options. It’s like a high-stakes game of cat and mouse, but instead of fancy cars, it’s all about internal hostnames and two pesky SAP NetWeaver vulnerabilities. Watch out, JLR, because hackers are proving they handle IT systems with as much dexterity as a Formula One driver navigating Monaco.
Key Points:
- JLR’s global operations were disrupted by a cyberattack, leading to shutdowns in production and retail systems.
- The hacker group “Rey,” linked to the M&S data breach, claimed responsibility for the attack.
- Attackers reportedly exploited SAP NetWeaver vulnerabilities to gain administrative access.
- The downtime is estimated to cost the automotive sector around £1.6M per hour.
- JLR is working with cybersecurity specialists to investigate and restore systems.