Jaguar Cyber Attack Is Code Red for Manufacturers: Chris Bryant

Four weeks after Jaguar Land Rover Automotive Plc confirmed having been hit by a crippling cyber attack, its vehicle assembly lines remain at a standstill, triggering concern about the financial health of less-well capitalized suppliers.

Although too late for JLR, its humbling should be a code-red moment for manufacturers: The industrial sector appears worryingly vulnerable to cyber incursions, and the resulting downtime can be financially devastating.

JLR’s Range Rover and Defender SUVsare highly coveted by affluent types on both sides of the Atlantic and are a vital profit generator for Indian owner Tata Motors Ltd. — JLR accounts for ...