British luxury automotive manufacturer Jaguar Land Rover has been grappling with the aftermath of a major cybersecurity breach that severely disrupted its global production and supply chain.
The cyberattack, which targeted the company’s IT systems, forced multiple factories to halt manufacturing operations for weeks, leaving production lines idle and sending shockwaves through its supply network. As a result, the company faced significant output losses and forced many employees and suppliers to remain at home while systems were brought back online.
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The disruption was one of the most damaging cyber incidents to hit the British automotive industry, with a cascade of effects across Europe and beyond. Analysts estimate that production organizations normally able to build around 1,000 vehicles a day were brought to a standstill, contributing to financial losses that may reach hundreds of millions of pounds.
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In response, government officials and industry partners have discussed measures to support affected workers and suppliers, including financial assistance to prevent insolvencies and job losses in the broader automotive ecosystem.
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The breach also prompted discussions about the vulnerability of industrial and supply systems to digital intrusions, underscoring how cyberattacks—originally thought of as limited to data theft—can now impact physical production and economic stability in major manufacturing sectors worldwide.
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