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M&S hackers claim to be behind Jaguar Land Rover cyber attack

M&S hackers claim to be behind Jaguar Land Rover cyber attack

Summary

A group of young hackers, known as "Scattered Lapsus$ Hunters," claims responsibility for a cyber attack that disrupted Jaguar Land Rover's global production. They have shared screenshots, suggesting they accessed the company's IT systems, but it's unclear if they stole any data. The company is working to restore production and has reported the incident to authorities.

Key Facts

  • A hacker group claims it attacked Jaguar Land Rover’s IT systems.
  • The attack has disrupted global car production since Sunday.
  • The hackers shared screenshots from inside Jaguar Land Rover's IT network.
  • It's unclear if any private data was stolen.
  • The company shut down its systems to reduce the damage from the attack.
  • The hackers are part of the "Scattered Lapsus$ Hunters" group, linked to other young hackers.
  • The UK's Information Commissioner's Office is assessing the incident.
  • Jaguar Land Rover is trying to restart its manufacturing operations safely.

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