Automobile industry
Britain's largest automaker, Jaguar Land Rover, was forced to shut down its operations for over a month after a cyberattack, halting production and disrupting the lives of thousands of employees, suppliers, and customers. The company, which supports 120,000 British jobs through its supply chain, has been severely
Cyberterrorism
The UK government has confirmed a £1.5 billion loan to Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) to help the company recover from a crippling cyber attack that forced the shutdown of its production lines in the UK. The loan, guaranteed by the government, will be used to bolster JLR's
Cyberterrorism
Artificial intelligence (AI) technologies are increasingly used to enhance cybersecurity measures, as organizations seek solutions that complement their existing frameworks without disrupting operations. Cloud-based AI solutions offer scalability, enabling small and large enterprises to deploy advanced security tools. Key players in the market include Cloudflare, Inc., Palo Alto Networks, and
Cyberterrorism
The state of Indiana has ramped up its cybersecurity efforts for water and wastewater facilities after a series of cyber attacks targeting a drinking water utility in New Castle and a wastewater utility in Tipton. In July, the Indiana Senate passed Bill 459 (SB459), mandating vulnerability assessments and other cybersecurity
Cyberterrorism
The UK government has stepped in to support Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) with a £1.5 billion loan guarantee after the motor manufacturer was severely affected by a massive cyber attack. The move aims to protect thousands of jobs and give the company time to recover and support its supply
Cyberterrorism
Bitdefender, a leading cybersecurity provider, has announced the availability of Bitdefender Ultimate Small Business Security in the United Kingdom. Designed for small businesses with up to 25 employees and no dedicated IT staff, the suite aims to provide comprehensive protection across computers, mobile devices, and servers to safeguard sensitive data,
Cyberterrorism
The UK government is exploring options to assist firms affected by the Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) cyber attack, which has caused production to grind to a halt since August. The car manufacturer's decision to halt production at the earliest in October has left many of its suppliers in
Cyberterrorism
Jaguar Land Rover is working to clear a backlog of payments to suppliers, many of whom have been left reeling from a production shutdown that began at the end of August. The company's IT system is reportedly back up and running in phases, but the restart has been
Cyberterrorism
Governor Kathy Hochul has announced the release of the combined FY2022 and FY2023 State and Local Cybersecurity Grant Program (SLCGP) Request for Applications (RFA) for eligible New York State entities to apply for Multi-Factor Authentication tokens. The RFA was developed to help reduce cyber risk and build cyber resiliency in
Cyberterrorism
The Guizhou Provincial Communications Administration launched the 2025 National Cybersecurity Publicity Week, organizing a "Telecom Day" themed event in the information and communications industry. The event brought together representatives from government departments, basic telecommunications companies, and industry experts to promote network and data security, prevent telecommunications fraud, and
Cyberterrorism
A motor industry expert, Prof David Bailey of Birmingham University, has warned that the cyber-hacking crisis at Jaguar Land Rover poses a significant threat to the livelihoods of thousands of workers in the car parts supply chain. He has called on the Government to introduce a furlough and emergency-loan scheme
Cyberterrorism
The Tanzanian government has urged all public institutions to strengthen their cyber security systems and employ skilled ICT professionals to safeguard sensitive data and digital infrastructure. The call was made by the Permanent Secretary in the President's Office, Public Service Management and Good Governance, Juma Selemani Mkomi, during
