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Live Events Three factories face the heat Who was behind the attack? as a Reliable and Trusted News Source Addas a Reliable and Trusted News Source Add Now! Tata-owned British luxury carmaker Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) on Tuesday said it has extended the pause in production until Wednesday, 1 October 2025, following a cybersecurity incident that disrupted its operations on September 2.“Today we have informed colleagues, suppliers and partners that we have extended the current pause in production until Wednesday 1 October 2025,” the company said in a statement. “We have made this decision to give clarity for the coming week as we build the timeline for the phased restart of our operations and continue our investigation.”Earlier on September 16, the automaker had halted production till September 24.JLR added that its teams are working around the clock alongside cybersecurity specialists, the National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC), and law enforcement agencies to ensure a safe and secure restart. “Our focus remains on supporting our customers, suppliers, colleagues, and our retailers who remain open. We fully recognise this is a difficult time for all connected with JLR and we thank everyone for their continued support and patience,” the statement said.The production pause comes as the company continues a forensic investigation of the cyber incident and plans a controlled restart of its global operations. “We are very sorry for the continued disruption this incident is causing and we will continue to update as the investigation progresses,” JLR added.Jaguar Land Rover’s three factories in the UK, which produce around 1,000 cars per day, have been hit hard by the ongoing production halt, with the company reportedly losing tens of millions of pounds. Many of its 33,000 employees have been asked to remain at home.The stoppage has raised concerns for JLR’s British supply chain, which includes numerous smaller suppliers and supports 104,000 jobs nationwide.The Unite trade union warned that prolonged disruption could lead to job losses and urged the government to provide support. In response, the UK government said on Friday that it is working closely with JLR to assess the impact on its supply chain.The attack has reportedly affected repair garages in the UK, with some warning that existing Jaguar and Land Rover owners may face delays if their vehicles require new parts. The breach coincided with the release of new registration plates on 1 September, traditionally a peak period for new vehicle deliveries.A hacker group calling itself “Scattered Lapsus$ Hunters”, believed to be English-speaking teenagers linked to a previous attack on Marks and Spencer, claimed responsibility. The group told the BBC that it had allegedly gained access to JLR’s systems and shared two images—one showing internal troubleshooting instructions and another displaying internal computer logs—suggesting access to information not intended for public release.JLR has been bolstering its cybersecurity in recent years. In 2023, the company signed a five-year, £800 million contract with Tata Consultancy Services , its corporate affiliate, to provide cybersecurity and IT support as part of its digital transformation initiatives.The breach comes at a challenging time for JLR, which recently reported a drop in profits due to higher costs associated with U.S. tariffs, compounding the operational impact of the cyberattack.