Hackers Targeted JLR for a Year Before Cyber Attack
A cyber attack that forced Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) to halt production in August may have been the culmination of a year-long campaign.
New analysis from Deep Specter Research suggests malicious activity targeting JLR began as early as late 2023, coinciding with the company’s efforts to replace its digital and production systems.
Large volumes of JLR employee and customer data were leaked onto the dark web multiple times throughout 2024.
“definitely not a spontaneous attack”
Shaya Feedman, Deep Specter co-founder, suggested it was “state orchestrated” due to the campaign’s duration, financial resources committed, and high level of infiltration.
- Campaign duration: a year
- Financial resources: significant
- Level of infiltration: high
The attack shut down Range Rover and Range Rover Sport production at the Solihull plant for a month.
Author summary: JLR faced a year-long cyber attack campaign.