Tata-owned Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) has extended its production halt until October 1, 2025, following a cybersecurity incident that disrupted operations on September 2. The pause, initially set to end on September 24, has raised concerns over job security for its 33,000 employees and the impact on the UK supply chain, which supports 104,000 jobs. The hacker group “Scattered Lapsus$ Hunters” claimed responsibility for the breach, highlighting vulnerabilities in JLR’s system. This incident occurs amid JLR’s existing financial challenges, notably due to rising U.S. tariffs. The situation underscores the critical need for robust cybersecurity measures in the automotive sector, particularly as digital transformation accelerates.