Summary
Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) experienced a cyber-attack that may have led to data theft, affecting its production. A group called Scattered Lapsus$ Hunters has claimed responsibility for the attack. The cyber-attack has halted JLR's car production in the UK, and they are investigating the incident.
Key Facts
- Jaguar Land Rover says hackers might have taken some data during a cyber-attack.
- The attack stopped car production at JLR's UK plants, halting around 1,000 cars daily.
- The data affected is still being assessed; it's unclear if it involves customers, suppliers, or just JLR.
- The hacking group Scattered Lapsus$ Hunters claimed they were behind the attack.
- JLR has reported the incident to the UK's data watchdog and is working to fix its IT systems.
- The National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) is helping JLR with the investigation.
- JLR's parent company is Tata Motors, an Indian firm.
