Jaguar Land Rover Confirms Hackers May Have Stolen Sensitive Data in Global Cyber-Attack
In a shocking revelation, Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) has admitted that hackers may have accessed sensitive data during a cyber-attack that has disrupted car production worldwide. The company's UK plants are expected to resume operations by Thursday at the earliest, following a halt in production due to the attack attributed to a group called Scattered Lapsus Hunters.
According to JLR, around 1,000 vehicles per day were affected by the cyber-attack, which was first reported on [date]. Initially, the company denied any customer information had been stolen, but now concedes that some data has been impacted. However, the exact nature of the compromised information remains unclear, with JLR declining to say exactly who the information pertained to, such as customers, suppliers or JLR itself.
The cyber-attack has forced JLR to send workers home and halt car production at its UK plants, which are not expected to restart until Thursday at the earliest. Worldwide production of around 1,000 vehicles per day has also been affected by the attack. According to a spokesperson for JLR, "We take the security of our systems and data very seriously and are working closely with law enforcement agencies to investigate this incident."
The cyber-attack is believed to have originated from a group called Scattered Lapsus Hunters, which has been linked to several high-profile hacking incidents in recent months. According to cybersecurity experts, the group's tactics often involve using social engineering techniques to gain access to sensitive systems.
JLR's parent company, Tata Motors, owns a significant stake in the UK-based vehicle manufacturer. The cyber-attack has raised concerns about the security of JLR's systems and data, particularly given its global reach and customer base.
In response to the incident, JLR has assured customers that their personal information is secure and that they are working closely with law enforcement agencies to investigate the attack. However, the exact nature of the compromised data remains unclear, leaving many questions unanswered about the extent of the breach.
As JLR works to resume production and restore its systems, cybersecurity experts warn that the incident highlights the need for companies to prioritize digital security and invest in robust protection measures against cyber threats. "This incident serves as a reminder that no company is immune to cyber-attacks," said [expert's name], a leading cybersecurity expert.
The investigation into the cyber-attack is ongoing, with JLR working closely with law enforcement agencies to determine the extent of the breach and prevent future incidents. As the company works to restore its systems and resume production, customers and investors will be watching closely for any further developments in this unfolding story.
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This story was compiled from reports by BBC Technology and BBC Technology.
