M&S hackers claim to be behind Jaguar Land Rover cyber attack

A group of young English-speaking hackers has claimed responsibility for a cyber attack that has disrupted Jaguar Land Rover's global car production. The hackers, who call themselves 'Scattered Lapsus$ Hunters,' have been boasting about their actions on the messaging app Telegram, posting screenshots that appear to be from inside the car company's computer systems. This same group was behind a series of cyber attacks on UK retailers, including M&S, earlier this year. The hackers, believed to be teenagers, have taunted Jaguar Land Rover online, asking, 'Where is my new car, Land Rover? ' The company has acknowledged the claims and is currently investigating the situation.

In private messages with a BBC reporter, one hacker explained how the group allegedly broke into Jaguar Land Rover's systems. The group is now trying to extort money from the company, but they have not confirmed whether they stole any private data or installed harmful software. The hackers did not provide more proof, and experts warn that such groups often exaggerate their achievements to get attention. However, the group posted images that seem to show internal instructions for fixing a car charging issue and computer logs, which suggest they may have gained access to sensitive information. Security researcher Kevin Beaumont said the evidence points to the hackers having access to Jaguar Land Rover's internal systems. The Information Commissioner's Office has been notified and is assessing the situation.

The cyber attack has caused major problems at Jaguar Land Rover's factories, including Halewood in Merseyside and Solihull, with production halted since Sunday. Many staff members have been sent home, and the company is working hard to restore its manufacturing operations. Jaguar Land Rover has not revealed exactly how the attack happened but said it acted quickly to shut down its systems to limit the damage. The company is now working to restart its global applications safely. So far, there is no sign that customer data has been stolen, but the attack has seriously disrupted retail and production activities.

The hackers chose the name 'Scattered Lapsus$ Hunters' to show that they are a mix of different youth-oriented cyber criminal groups linked to a network called The Com. Earlier this year, the National Crime Agency warned about the growing threat from cyber criminals in The Com. The group includes members from other well-known hacking groups like Shiny Hunters, Lapsus$, and Scattered Spider. Their Telegram channel now has nearly 52,000 subscribers, and they have been sharing details of their hacks and inside jokes. This is the fourth Telegram channel they have used, as previous ones were shut down. Scattered Spider was responsible for high-profile attacks on M&S, Co-op, and Harrods in April and May. In July, four people were arrested in connection with these hacks, but all have since been released on bail.

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