Summary
Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) has asked its factory workers to stay home after a cyber attack disrupted its computer systems. The attack stopped production at several JLR sites and affected car sales. The company is working to restore its systems while also dealing with supply chain issues.
Key Facts
- Jaguar Land Rover told factory workers to stay at home until at least Tuesday due to a cyber attack.
- The cyber attack forced JLR to shut down important IT systems over the weekend.
- Car production stopped at three JLR locations in England: Halewood, Solihull, and Wolverhampton.
- The situation affects car production and sales, with significant disruptions reported.
- JLR is owned by Tata Motors, an Indian company.
- A hacker group, possibly teenagers, claimed responsibility for the attack but did not confirm stealing any data.
- JLR is investigating the cyber attack and has not found evidence that customer data was stolen.
- In 2023, JLR partnered with Tata Consultancy Services for cybersecurity and IT services in a five-year, £800 million deal.
