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Jaguar Land Rover factory closures after cyber attack extended to 1 October
- Jaguar Land Rover announced it will extend its production pause until Wednesday, October 1, 2025, following a cyber attack that began on August 31.
- The cyber assault disabled JLR's IT systems worldwide, forcing shutdowns at plants in the UK, China, Slovakia, India, and Brazil, and sparked a forensic investigation with cybersecurity experts involved.
- JLR is collaborating continuously with cybersecurity experts, the NCSC, and law enforcement agencies to develop a carefully managed and secure phased reopening, while continuing to assist its clients, partners, staff, and dealers who are still operating.
- Jaguar Land Rover employs over 33,000 individuals within the UK, while approximately one-quarter of its suppliers have halted operations or reduced their workforce, highlighting concerns about the stability of the UK automotive supply network.
- Experts suggest prolonged shutdown risks costing JLR around 50,000 fewer vehicles and £120 million in profits, with calls for government furlough support to protect jobs across the supply chain.
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Cyberattack Halts Production at Jaguar Land Rover
Cyberattack Halts Production at Jaguar Land Rover Following a crippling cyberattack in early September, Jaguar Land Rover, the largest carmaker in Britain, has extended the closure of its factories until October 1. The paralysis has impacted smaller suppliers, and the company is losing an estimated £50 million weekly as 33,000 staff remain at home. Owned by Tata Motors, Jaguar Land Rover operates three factories in Britain that previously produc…
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In countries such as the United Kingdom, China, Brazil, and India, no cars are being built yet. Only the UK factories are producing about a thousand cars per day.
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