Summary: A serious cyber incident forced JLR to halt production at multiple plants, with suppliers also pausing operations. Recovery may take weeks.
Why it matters
Manufacturers face rising operational risk from cyber events—insurance, OT segmentation and supplier security now affect downtime and margins.
Key facts
- Impact: halted lines in UK and abroad; supplier knock‑ons
- Systems: dealer and service workflows disrupted
- Timeline: recovery could run into October
What to watch
Ransom attribution and tactics; data‑theft evidence; cost disclosures in earnings; sector‑wide patching advisories.