- Jaguar Land Rover Cyberattack rumbles, with closed factories and the disturbed supply chain
- The British government explores the means to support JLR suppliers faced with strong financial tension
- The lack of cyber-assurance leaves JLR exposed to billions of potential losses
Jaguar Land Rover could be faced with the complete financial impact of his recent cyber attack after failing to get a cyber-assurance before the incident strikes.
The attack, which was revealed in September 2025, forced the automaker to close his computer networks and stop production in his three British factories.
It is believed that the disruption costs the company at least 50 million pounds of production sterling each week, estimates suggest that losses could reach billions if production does not resume before November 2025.
Cyber ​​discussions
A source has now said Financial time JLR, which belongs to Tata Motors of India, was still in talks with the Cyber-Assurance lockton broker when the attack occurred.
However, a second source close to Lockton denies it, saying that the company had refused cyber-specific coverage.
JLR and Lockton both refused to comment on the issue.
The fallout struck the supply chain of the luxury car manufacturer, which supports around 200,000 jobs.
Small suppliers are under particular pressure because they are based strongly on JLR contracts.
The British government has so far resisted direct financial aid, but ministers are considering unusual measures, including the purchase of supplier documents to sell in JLR, once production resumes.
However, like the Bbc Underlines: “If the government had to intervene, it is believed that it is the first time that a company has been receiving help from a cyber attack.”
Some unions have urged a leave -up program, but officials rejected it due to the high cost.
Instead, government -supported loans are being discussed, although suppliers are not eager to take more debts.
The incident has once again highlighted the vulnerability of the British industry to cyber attacks. Marks and Spencer and the cooperative have both been struck by the last months, the retail sector and the manufacturing both under increasing pressure to strengthen the defenses.
The global cyber-assurance market should grow strongly in the coming years, but many companies do not want to accumulate additional spending.
JLR has confirmed that its factories will not be able to restart operations only at least October, some reports suggesting that delays could extend longer.
An investigation into the source of the attack, which was claimed by the cybercriminatory group of the dispersed slip of the slips, continues.
