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

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4 Sep 2025 • 2:31 PM MYT
The Independent
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  • A group of young hackers, calling themselves Scattered Lapsus$ Hunters, has reportedly claimed responsibility for a major cyber attack on Jaguar Land Rover.
  • The gang bragged about the hack on Telegram, sharing screenshots.
  • The cyber attack has severely disrupted Jaguar Land Rover's production and sales, with workers at the Halewood plant reportedly told not to come in.
  • Jaguar Land Rover stated it is aware of the claims and is actively investigating the incident.
  • The group, or components of it like Scattered Spider, has been linked to previous cyber attacks on British retailers including Marks and Spencer, the Co-op, and Harrods.

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