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UK’s Costliest Cyberattack: Jaguar Land Rover Hack Causes £1.9 Billion Economic Damage

The Jaguar Land Rover cyberattack has been classified as the most economically damaging security breach in UK history, with estimated losses reaching £1.9 billion. Manufacturing operations at three major plants remain disrupted, with full recovery not expected until 2026 according to cybersecurity analysts.

Unprecedented Financial Impact

The cyberattack targeting luxury automaker Jaguar Land Rover has reportedly become the most economically damaging security breach in UK history, with analysts suggesting total losses could reach approximately £1.9 billion. According to reports from the Cyber Monitoring Centre (CMC), the staggering financial impact far surpasses previous major incidents, including recent retail hacks that were estimated to cost less than £500 million combined.

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GM Scales Back Electric Vehicle Ambitions Amid Slowing Market Demand

General Motors is implementing significant cost-cutting measures across its electric vehicle division as market conditions deteriorate. The automaker will cease production of its BrightDrop electric delivery van while maintaining commitment to key consumer models like the Chevrolet Equinox EV.

Strategic Shift in Electric Vehicle Operations

General Motors is reportedly scaling back its electric vehicle ambitions amid slowing market demand and changing regulatory conditions, according to recent company statements. Despite delivering better-than-expected third-quarter results with a 6% year-over-year delivery increase, the automotive giant is making what executives describe as “a quick adjustment to the reality around us” by restructuring its EV operations.