Jaguar Land Rover has initiated its recovery process after a cyberattack by restarting a limited number of its computer systems. Furthermore, the manufacturer claims that a phased recovery program is underway, weeks after the cyberattack forced the automaker to suspend production across its plants in the United Kingdom.
The company issued a statement in response to a request for clarification from BSE, following media reports suggesting that JLR could incur a 2 billion pounds cost due to not being insured against the incident, which has already disrupted operations and resulted in substantial financial losses.
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In the statement, JLR said, "As part of the controlled, phased restart of our operations, we have informed colleagues, suppliers and retail partners that sections of our digital estate are now up and running. The foundational work of our recovery program is firmly underway."
The automaker had recently announced extending the shutdown of its production facilities until at least October 1, which poses risks to the survival of smaller suppliers and is creating concerns among employees.
The automaker mentioned that it has enhanced its IT processing capacity for invoicing and is making efforts to address its backlog of supplier payments. Its Global Parts Logistics Centre is resuming full operations, which will enable dealerships to continue providing services to customers. JLR has also reinstated its financial system for wholesale vehicle processing, which will facilitate quicker registrations and enhance cash flow.
"These are important initial steps as our dedicated teams work around the clock alongside cybersecurity specialists, the UK Government's NCSC and law enforcement to ensure we restart in a safe and secure manner. Our focus remains on supporting our customers, suppliers, colleagues, and retailers," JLR said.