Month: October 2025

AutomotiveBusiness

JLR Supply Chain Survey Reveals Financial Strain Following Cyber-Attack Shutdown

A new survey of Jaguar Land Rover’s supply chain firms indicates nearly half faced serious financial strain following a forced shutdown. Chambers of commerce in the West Midlands are assessing the ongoing support needed as production resumes.

Survey Highlights Financial Impact on JLR Suppliers

Supply chain companies for Jaguar Land Rover have participated in a survey examining the consequences of a production shutdown triggered by a cyber-attack, according to reports. The survey, conducted by chambers of commerce in the West Midlands, focused on the financial pressures experienced by suppliers and the support required after operations resumed. Sources indicate that production was halted in August, with JLR aiming to have all manufacturing sites operational by late last week.

by Jessica Moore P.E.
CybersecurityTechnology

International Law Enforcement Dismantles Massive SIM Farm Network Behind 49 Million Fake Accounts

Law enforcement agencies across Europe have dismantled a sophisticated criminal network operating thousands of SIM-box devices. The operation revealed connections to over 49 million fake accounts and millions in financial losses across multiple countries.

Major International Operation Targets SIM Farm Infrastructure

European law enforcement agencies have dismantled a massive criminal network operating sophisticated SIM farm infrastructure that powered millions of fake accounts and fraudulent activities, according to reports from Europol. The coordinated operation involved authorities from Austria, Estonia, Finland, and Latvia targeting what analysts suggest was one of the most technically advanced criminal telecommunications networks ever encountered.

by Jessica Moore P.E.
ResearchTechnology

Breakthrough in Optical Communications Enables Dynamic Fiber Coupling with Twisted Metasurfaces

Scientists have created a revolutionary approach to optical communications using rotating meta-devices that overcome long-standing fiber coupling challenges. The technology enables real-time adjustment of beam profiles to match various fiber specifications, significantly improving transmission performance across multiple wavelengths.

Revolutionary Optical Coupling Technology

Researchers have developed an innovative approach to optical communications that reportedly solves long-standing challenges in free-space-to-fiber coupling, according to recent findings published in Communications Physics. The breakthrough technique utilizes twisted moiré pattern-inspired meta-devices that dynamically adjust beam characteristics to match various fiber specifications, potentially transforming how optical networks handle complex light modes.

by Michael Turner