Jaguar Land Rover Struggles to Restart Production After Major Cyberattack

Jaguar Land Rover has not produced or sold any vehicles since September 1 due to a large-scale cyberattack that continues to disrupt its operations. The automaker had planned to restart production at its plants in the UK and Slovakia today (September 24), but has postponed the restart until October 1.

The attack forced a shutdown at all JLR factories worldwide, disrupted spare parts orders, and slowed dealer operations. Losses are estimated at around £5 million ($6.7 million) per day.

Most JLR employees, along with workers at supplier companies, have been placed on temporary leave. The company is in talks with the government over possible compensation similar to measures provided during the Covid-19 pandemic.

A JLR spokesperson said:

“Today we informed colleagues, suppliers, and partners that we are extending the current production pause until Wednesday, October 1, 2025, following the cyber incident. We made this decision to provide clarity for the coming week as we develop a phased restart plan and continue the investigation.”

The spokesperson added that JLR’s internal team is working around the clock with cybersecurity experts and law enforcement to ensure a safe and secure restart of production.

Government cybersecurity specialists have also been assisting the company in assessing “any impact on the supply chain.” Responsibility for the attack has been claimed by a hacker group called Scattered Lapsus$ Hunters, though the group has not explained its motives.