Jaguar Land Rover has announced a continued pause in its operations following a devastating cyber attack, which continues to impact the manufacturing giant.
The iconic British brand suffered a cyber attack at the start of the month that forced the company to shut off its IT systems and pause production of its vehicles.
It will be extending the current pause in production until Wednesday, October 1, 2025, with JLR informing colleagues, suppliers and partners today.
Jaguar Land Rover confirmed that it was working alongside cybersecurity specialists, the National Cyber Security Centre and law enforcement.
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It added that it was working "around the clock" to ensure the restart of its production facilities in a "safe and secure manner".
A statement from JLR said: "We have made this decision to give clarity for the coming week as we build the timeline for the phased restart of our operations and continue our investigation.
"Our focus remains on supporting our customers, suppliers, colleagues, and our retailers who remain open.
"We fully recognise this is a difficult time for all connected with JLR and we thank everyone for their continued support and patience."
Production at Jaguar Land Rover sites will remain paused until October
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The manufacturer was first targeted by the cyber attack at the beginning of the month, with production at its Halewood, Solihull and Wolverhampton plants being paused for around three weeks.
JLR previously confirmed that "some data" may have been affected in the hack, with the relevant regulators being informed.
It stated that anyone whose data had been impacted would be contacted as soon as possible by the manufacturer.
The cyber attack came at a time when automakers see sales rise thanks to the introduction of new number plates, which traditionally stimulate huge growth in the car market.
Jaguar Land Rover was impacted by a cyber attack at the start of September
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An English-speaking hacking collective has claimed responsibility for the hack, with screenshots being posted on social media that appear to show sensitive information.
It is believed that the group responsible for the JLR hack were also involved in the attack on major retailer Marks and Spencer earlier this year.
M&S were forced to take its online services down for several months, with experts claiming that it could have cost the brand around £300million in lost profits.
Some cybersecurity experts have warned that the shutdown in production could be costing the manufacturer millions of pounds a day.
Jaguar Land Rover said it was working to restore its systems as quickly as possible | JLRLast week, the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT), the Department for Business and Trade (DBT) and other motoring groups met to discuss the continued impact on the auto market.
JLR said it welcomed the convening of the Automotive Components Section to allow suppliers to provide feedback to the Government, describing it as an "important move".
A spokesperson for JLR said: "This action complements JLR’s wider response, including our focus on our global supply chain, our retail partners, our clients and our people as we continue to work around the clock to restart our global applications in a controlled and safe manner.”