Summary
Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) has extended the closure of its factories in the UK and other countries due to a cyber attack. The attack led JLR to shut down its IT systems to prevent further damage, disrupting car production and affecting dealerships and suppliers.
Key Facts
- Jaguar Land Rover's UK factories and other global sites are closed due to a cyber attack.
- The cyber attack occurred on August 31, leading the company to shut down its IT systems.
- Production at factories in places like Halewood, Solihull, and Wolverhampton is affected.
- JLR normally makes about 1,000 cars a day; production is currently stopped.
- The cyber attack also affected dealerships' ability to register new cars.
- JLR is working with cybersecurity experts and law enforcement to resolve the issue.
- The company has not confirmed how long the disruption will continue.
- The attack impacted suppliers, causing some to tell their employees to stay home.
