Factories remain closed
Jaguar Land Rover will keep its UK plants closed until at least Wednesday. The automaker is still dealing with disruption caused by a cyber attack that started over a week ago.
Production has stopped at Halewood, Solihull and Wolverhampton. Facilities in Slovakia, China and India are also offline. Assembly line workers have been told to stay home.
On 31 August the company shut down its IT systems to prevent further damage. That decision caused widespread operational disruption.
Teams work to restore systems
Jaguar Land Rover says staff are working around the clock to safely bring networks back online. Cybersecurity specialists and law enforcement are assisting.
Last Thursday the company extended its work-from-home order until at least Tuesday as recovery continued.
The automaker, owned by India’s Tata Motors, has not confirmed reports suggesting the shutdown could last weeks.
Supply chain under pressure
Jaguar Land Rover normally produces about 1,000 vehicles daily. The halt has placed heavy strain on suppliers. Some have already told employees not to report for work.
Dealerships and garages also faced disruption. Dealers could not register new cars, and garages could not order spare parts. Temporary solutions are now easing the problems.
The timing worsened the situation. Early September marked the release of new licence plates, a peak period for vehicle deliveries.
Suppliers voice concern
Shaun Adams, managing director of parts supplier Qualplast, warned that a prolonged shutdown would be damaging. He said if the stoppage lasts weeks, his company would need to review its future plans.
Hackers claim responsibility
A young hacker group has claimed the attack. They previously targeted other UK businesses, including a major retailer.
The group boasted about the breach on Telegram within days. Experts believe they accessed sensitive company data.
Investigators suspect extortion was the motive. Jaguar Land Rover confirmed it is aware of the claims and continues to investigate.
