Like the predatory panther of Central and South America, a crippling cyberattack can eat up a company’s face budget. The maker of Jaguar—we’re talking about the car, now—is learning that the hard way.
UK-based Jaguar Land Rover recently announced that it won’t be able to restart production until Wednesday, Oct. 1, following a cyber incident, after initially estimating back on Sept. 16 that its facilities would be up and running by Sept. 24.
“Our teams continue to work around the clock alongside cybersecurity specialists, the [National Cyber Security Centre] and law enforcement to ensure we restart in a safe and secure manner,” the company stated on its website.
JLR hasn’t been able to make vehicles since the late August cyberattack led the OEM to shut off its IT networks, according to the BBC. The news outlet also reported “fears are growing that some of its suppliers could go bust without support.”
The JLR incident is just “one of several cyber and ransomware attacks” impacting European hospitals, charitable groups, and airports, the New York Times reported. The Times noted that the recent incidents across the pond have been expensive. A major British…
