Cyber Hack Halts Jaguar Land Rover Production: Impact and Response
Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) faces an extended production pause following a cyber hack, impacting global operations and supply chains. With factories in multiple countries at a standstill, the company continues its forensic investigation. The disruption highlights serious concerns over job security and financial losses.
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Jaguar Land Rover (JLR), owned by Tata Motors, has prolonged a production halt due to a cyber hack. This decision affects various global factories, including those in the UK, India, Slovakia, and China. The British luxury carmaker announced this in a company update, citing a continuing forensic investigation.
The production pause has become a financial burden, reportedly costing JLR around 50 million pounds weekly, according to industry insiders. This disruption poses a significant challenge to smaller businesses within the supply chain, fueling job security concerns. The UK government has pledged support to mitigate these issues.
Trade unions are urging the government to swiftly implement a furlough scheme to protect jobs and vital skills during the production pause. A hacking group, Scattered Lapsus$ Hunters, has claimed responsibility for the attack, which also targeted major UK retailers earlier this year.
(With inputs from agencies.)
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