Marketplace All-in-One Jaguar Land Rover cyberattack is costliest in UK's history
Oct 22, 2025
A staggering cyberattack on Jaguar Land Rover has been deemed the most expensive in UK history, costing around $2.55 billion. Experts explore the complexities of the attack, including the mysterious hackers behind it and their motives. The discussion shifts to the impact of U.S. sanctions on Cuba’s crucial tourism sector, highlighting the challenges from domestic mismanagement and external pressures. Locals voice their concerns about luxury investments amid economic struggles, as the country grapples with an uncertain future.
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Record Cost For JLR Cyber Incident
- The Cyber Monitoring Center estimates Jaguar Land Rover's cyber incident cost about $2.55 billion, making it the UK's costliest breach.
- The estimate relies on public data, supply-chain surveys, and assumptions about JLR returning to full production by January 2026.
Estimate Built On Sparse Public Data
- The CMC combined public information, industry analysis, and supplier surveys because JLR has revealed little about the attack.
- Their figure includes caveats like unknown ransom payments and assumptions about production recovery timelines.
Company Silence Leaves Key Unknowns
- JLR has publicly described the incident only minimally, calling it a 'cyber incident' and withholding details.
- That silence leaves unknowns like whether JLR negotiated with or paid the attackers, which could raise total costs.