Jaguar Land Rover confirmed that a cyberattack in August not only halted production but also resulted in the theft of sensitive payroll data for thousands of employees. The breach is one of the most expensive in UK history, with losses affecting both the company and the broader economy.

Jaguar Land Rover's recent cyberattack is projected to have cost the UK £1.9 billion, marking it as potentially the most economically damaging cyber event in the country's history. The attack led to a month-long shutdown of production and internal systems, affecting over 5,000 organizations, while the government provided a £1.5 billion loan guarantee to support the carmaker's recovery. Analysts attribute the financial impact to lost sales, production delays, and wider supply chain disruptions.