JLR’s Cyber Attack Chaos: Supply Chain Meltdown Sparks Industry Comedy of Errors
Jaguar Land Rover is hitting the brakes on production until September 24 due to a cyber-attack, leaving its supply chain partners feeling the financial pinch. While JLR employees’ jobs are safe, small businesses relying on JLR contracts face uncertainty. Meanwhile, cybercriminals known as Scattered Lapsus$ Hunters claim responsibility for the chaos.
Hot Take:
So, Jaguar Land Rover decided to take an extended vacation until September 24th because of a cyber-attack. Meanwhile, the supply chain is playing the world’s longest game of dominoes, and it’s not ending well. While JLR employees are safe, the same can’t be said for the unfortunate souls in the supply chain. Who knew luxury cars could be such an expensive game of cyber tag? Time to buckle up and get ready for cyber lessons in ‘just-in-time’ chaos!
Key Points:
- JLR extends production pause due to a cyber-attack, impacting the supply chain.
- Supply chain workers face layoffs, while JLR employees’ jobs remain secure.
- The UK government is called upon to support affected workers with a furlough scheme.
- JLR’s ‘just-in-time’ logistics strategy is under strain from cyber disruptions.
- Cybercriminal group, Scattered Lapsus$ Hunters, claims responsibility for the attack.