Jaguar Land Rover Hit by Major Cyberattack, UK Automotive Industry Reels
In a significant blow to the UK's automotive industry, Jaguar Land Rover has been hit by a major cyberattack. The incident, which occurred in late August 2025, has led to a shutdown of the company's IT systems and networks, causing widespread disruption to its operations and supply chain.
The cyberattack has had a ripple effect across Jaguar Land Rover's production facilities, with plants in Solihull, Halewood, and Wolverhampton all forced to close. The company has been unable to resume production since the attack, with the earliest resumption date now set for October 1, 2025.
The impact of the cyberattack has not been limited to Jaguar Land Rover's own operations. The UK Department for Business and Trade has acknowledged the significant impact on the company's supply chain, with automotive suppliers in the Black Country region, employing around 13,000 people, severely affected. Many are considering layoffs or reduced working hours to mitigate the financial impacts of the disruption.
The cyberattack on Jaguar Land Rover has highlighted the vulnerability of modern businesses to such incidents and the potential knock-on effects on the wider economy. With production still not resumed and the future uncertain for many suppliers, the automotive industry is watching closely as Jaguar Land Rover works to recover from this significant setback.
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