Tata-owned Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) has announced an extension of its production halt until October 1, 2025, following a significant cyberattack on September 2 that disrupted its operations and supply chains, leaving around 33,000 employees idle. Initially, the company had aimed to resume production on September 24, but the decision to extend the pause was made to allow for a thorough investigation and a controlled restart of global operations. The attack, reportedly claimed by a hacker group known as Scattered Lapsus$ Hunters, has raised concerns about the repercussions on JLR’s British supply chain, jeopardizing jobs and creating uncertainty for numerous smaller suppliers supporting 104,000 jobs nationwide. In response to the attack, JLR has been working with cybersecurity specialists and law enforcement to ensure a secure restart, while also emphasizing its commitment to bolster cybersecurity measures. This situation underscores the increasing vulnerability of automotive and manufacturing sectors to cyber threats, particularly at a time when JLR is facing operational challenges and rising costs, impacting its profitability and market position. The ongoing investigation and the subsequent operational disruptions could have lasting effects on both JLR’s workforce and its broader supply chain, highlighting the critical importance of robust cybersecurity in the modern manufacturing landscape.