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Britain's JLR hit by cyber incident that disrupts production, sales
Published by Global Banking & Finance Review®
Posted on September 2, 2025
2 min readLast updated: January 22, 2026
Quick Summary
Jaguar Land Rover's production and sales are disrupted by a cyber incident. The company reports no customer data breach and is working to resume operations.
Jaguar Land Rover Faces Production Disruptions Due to Cyber Attack
Impact of Cybersecurity Incident on Jaguar Land Rover
(Reuters) -Jaguar Land Rover's retail and production activities have been "severely disrupted" following a cybersecurity incident, the British luxury carmaker said on Tuesday, adding that it was working to restart its operations in a controlled manner.
The company, owned by India's Tata Motors, said it had not found any evidence at this stage that any customer data had been stolen after it shut down its systems to mitigate impact. It did not provide further details.
Tata Motors did not immediately respond to a Reuters request for comment.
Company Response and Customer Data Security
The disruption adds to JLR's woes after a report in July said it had delayed the launch of its electric Range Rover and Jaguar models for more testing and for demand to pick up.
Broader Context of Cyber Attacks in the UK
The automaker is the latest British company to be hit by a cyber security incident in recent months amid a surge in cyber and ransomware attacks globally, as increasingly sophisticated threat actors disrupt operations and compromise sensitive data.
Last month, British retailer M&S resumed taking click and collect orders for clothing after a nearly four-month hiatus following a cyber hack and data theft. Hackers also attempted to break into retailer Co-op Group's systems in April.
(Reporting by Pushkala Aripaka in Bengaluru; Editing by Tasim Zahid and Sahal Muhammed)
Key Takeaways
- •Jaguar Land Rover's operations disrupted by a cyber attack.
- •No evidence of customer data theft found.
- •Incident adds to JLR's existing challenges.
- •Part of a broader trend of cyber attacks in the UK.
- •Efforts are ongoing to resume normal operations.
Frequently Asked Questions about Britain's JLR hit by cyber incident that disrupts production, sales
1What is a cybersecurity incident?
A cybersecurity incident refers to any event that compromises the confidentiality, integrity, or availability of an organization's information systems, often resulting in unauthorized access or data breaches.
2What is customer data?
Customer data includes any information that identifies or relates to an individual customer, such as names, contact details, purchase history, and preferences.
3What are production disruptions?
Production disruptions are interruptions in the manufacturing process that can be caused by various factors, including technical failures, supply chain issues, or cybersecurity incidents.
4What is the automotive industry?
The automotive industry encompasses all companies and activities involved in the design, development, manufacturing, marketing, and selling of motor vehicles.
5What is a cyber attack?
A cyber attack is a malicious attempt to damage, disrupt, or gain unauthorized access to computer systems, networks, or devices, often with the intent to steal data or cause harm.
