JLR Cyberattack
The £1.9 billion cyberattack on Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) is the most economically damaging event in UK history.
The attack caused a prolonged shutdown of manufacturing output at JLR's three major UK plants, resulting in a devastating financial impact.
- The attack began in late August and forced JLR to halt global operations for five weeks.
- The carmaker has begun a phased restart, but full pre-attack production levels are not expected until January 2026.
The estimated cost of the attack, ranging from £1.6bn to £2.1bn, surpasses previous major incidents, including the retail hacks that hit Marks & Spencer, which cost less than £500 million.
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Author's summary: JLR cyberattack is the costliest in UK history at £1.9 billion.