Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) suffered a significant cyberattack in August that not only halted production for over a month but also resulted in the theft of sensitive payroll data for thousands of employees. The breach included bank account details, tax codes, and information related to salaries and benefits, extending even to former employees. JLR has communicated to its staff that unauthorized access to personal data occurred, and while there's no evidence of misuse at this point, the company is urging employees to be vigilant against potential fraud and phishing attempts. The financial fallout from this incident has been severe. JLR reported a £1.5 billion drop in sales attributed to the attack, alongside an additional £196 million in losses tied to related exceptional items. The Cyber Monitoring Centre has classified the breach as a systemic issue, estimating the total cost to the UK economy could reach £2.1 billion. The Office for National Statistics noted that the attack negatively impacted GDP, contributing to a contraction in September by reducing motor vehicle manufacturing output. The hacker group Scattered Lapsus Hunters has been linked to the attack, which is notable for its history of targeting major firms like Marks & Spencer and the Co-op. They claimed to have also stolen customer data, but JLR has yet to confirm or deny this aspect. This incident highlights the increasing risks faced by large corporations, particularly those that outsource critical cybersecurity functions.