Investigations into the Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) cyber attack have identified Russia as a potential suspect.
JLR, owned by Tata Motors in India, suffered a cyber attack in early September, shutting down its systems to prevent further damage.
JLR has been impacted by a cyber incident. We took immediate action to mitigate its impact by proactively shutting down our systems.
A UK National Cyber Security Centre investigation, led by the Government Communications Headquarters (GCHQ) and assisted by the National Crime Agency, suggests the Kremlin may have guided the threat actors.
A GCHQ spokesperson cautioned against speculation, stating that the investigation is ongoing
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Author's summary: Russia suspected in JLR cyber attack.