Experts estimate UK incurs £1.9 billion in losses due to cyber attack on JLR

🚨 Cyber Attack Alert: JLR Hack Wreaks Havoc Across the UK 🚨
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Hold onto your steering wheels, folks! The recent cyber attack on Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) has caused a financial storm, racking up an eye-watering £1.9 billion in costs across the UK. 🚗💥

According to a report by the Cyber Monitoring Centre (CMC), around 5,000 businesses have been caught in the crossfire. With JLR’s UK factories grinding to a halt for five weeks starting September, it’s not just car enthusiasts feeling the impact—suppliers are also under pressure, with some teetering on the brink without quick relief or financial aid. 🏭⏳

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Ciaran Martin, head of CMC’s technical committee, labelled this event as the priciest cyber calamity the UK has ever seen. He emphasised the urgent need for organisations to assess their crucial networks, improve security measures, and prepare for unexpected disruptions. 🔒🤔

The aftermath of this cyberattack lingers, and the CMC predicts a full recovery won’t be achieved until January 2026. To put it into perspective, this attack was a category 3 incident, whereas the recent attacks on UK retailers like M&S and the Co-op were a notch lower at category 2. 📊📉
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Let this be a wake-up call for businesses everywhere: cybersecurity isn’t just important—it’s essential! Stay safe, stay vigilant, and let’s work towards stronger digital defences. 💪🌐

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