Hackers steal customer data at Jaguar Land Rover

Cyberattack Hackers steal customer data at Jaguar Land Rover

2025-09-11 From Thomas Günnel | Translated by AI 1 min Reading Time

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Customer data at Jaguar Land Rover appears to have been compromised in a cyberattack. A hacker group claimed responsibility for the attack.

A cyberattack has caused production outages at Jaguar Land Rover.(Source: Jaguar Land Rover) — A cyberattack has caused production outages at Jaguar Land Rover.
(Source: Jaguar Land Rover)

In a cyberattack against the British car manufacturer Jaguar Land Rover, customer data may have been stolen. According to the company, preliminary investigations suggest that "some data" has been affected.

"Our forensic investigations are continuing swiftly, and we will contact affected individuals if we determine that their data has been impacted," the statement from the company, which belongs to the Indian conglomerate Tata Motors, reads. Just a few days ago, there was reportedly no evidence that customer data had been stolen.

Production and sales disrupted

Last week, Jaguar Land Rover had to endure severe disruptions in production and sales due to the cyberattack. In some locations, production remains suspended, reported the news agency PA. According to the company, efforts are ongoing around the clock to resume operations as quickly as possible.

The automaker did not disclose who might be behind the cyberattack. Several major British companies and institutions have recently been targeted by sometimes devastating cyberattacks, including the department store chain Marks and Spencer and the British Library.

Hacker group claims responsibility for cyberattack

According to the British Guardian, a group of English-speaking hackers has claimed responsibility for the attack. A channel on the Telegram platform reportedly published a screenshot of the car manufacturer's apparently internal IT systems and a news article with details about the cyberattack.

The name of the Telegram channel, according to the Guardian, is a combination of three English-speaking or Western-based hacker groups called "Scattered Spider," "Lapsus$," and "ShinyHunters." Scattered Spider is a hacker collective held responsible for attacks on British retailers M&S, Co-op, and Harrods this year. In July, four people were arrested in the UK, including three teenagers. (thg)

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