Hackers Targeted JLR for a Year Before Cyber Attack
A cyber attack that halted Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) production in August may have been the result of a year-long campaign.
New analysis by Deep Specter Research suggests malicious activity targeting JLR began in 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.
The August incident was "definitely not a spontaneous attack" and suggested it was "state orchestrated" - Shaya Feedman, Deep Specter co-founder.
Feedman cited the campaign's duration, financial resources, and high level of infiltration as evidence.
Author's summary: JLR faced a year-long cyber attack campaign.