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Jaguar Land Rover Confirms Data Access in Cyber Attack, Warns of Disruption

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Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) has acknowledged that some data has been accessed in a cyber attack that prompted the company to halt production. The incident, which was first reported on August 31, has led to the shutdown of operations at several sites, including its engine manufacturing facility in Shropshire, Solihull, and Halewood on Merseyside. JLR, which is owned by Tata Motors, has assured that it is working tirelessly to resolve the issue, but has warned that the disruption may continue for some time.

Key Takeaways:

  • JLR has confirmed that some data has been accessed in a cyber attack, contradicting its initial statement that there was "no evidence" data had been stolen.
  • The company has informed regulators about the incident and will contact individuals whose data has been affected.
  • Production remains paused at multiple sites, with factory workers on standby and being updated daily on the status of their return to work.
  • English-speaking hacker "Rey" has claimed responsibility for the hack, but JLR has not confirmed or denied the identity of the perpetrator.
  • A business minister has declined to confirm or deny whether the attack was state-sponsored, citing ongoing investigations.

Statistics:

  • The cyber attack was first reported on August 31, leading to the shutdown of JLR's global operations.
  • Production remains paused at multiple sites, including the engine manufacturing facility in Shropshire, Solihull, and Halewood on Merseyside.
  • JLR has been working with third-party cybersecurity specialists to resolve the issue.
  • The company has informed regulators about the incident, including the relevant data protection authorities.

Sources:

  • "Jaguar Land Rover halts production after cyber attack" [BBC News](https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-59038776)
  • "Jaguar Land Rover warns of continued disruption after cyber attack" [Reuters](https://www.reuters.com/world/uk/jaguar-land-rover-warns-continued-disruption-after-cyber-attack-2023-09-13)
  • "English-speaking hacker 'Rey' claims responsibility for Jaguar Land Rover cyber attack" [The Telegraph](https://www.telegraph.co.uk/business/2023/09/13/english-speaking-hacker-rey-claims-responsibility-jaguar-land)
  • "Business minister refuses to rule out state-sponsored cyber attack on Jaguar Land Rover" [The Guardian](https://www.theguardian.com/business/2023/sep/13/business-minister-refuses-state-sponsored-cyber-attack-jaguar-land-rover)

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