A cyberattack on Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) last year has been traced to Russian hackers. The breach caused production delays and significant economic losses, prompting a £1.5 billion government bailout.
In the past year, Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) was targeted by hackers, resulting in extensive production disruptions.
The UK's economy was affected severely, leading to government intervention with a bailout of £1.5 billion.
Recent reports indicate that Russian hackers were behind the cyberattack, though their direct connections to the Kremlin remain uncertain.
Sources suggest they may have operated with or without the Russian government's knowledge.
Agencies including the FBI and the UK's National Cyber Security Centre collaborated on the investigation.
Microsoft played a key role in tracking the hacking group and notifying JLR about the breach.
It was discovered that the Russian hackers were not the only perpetrators, as a Jordanian hacker also accessed JLR networks.
This highlights ongoing cybersecurity challenges faced by large corporations.
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A cyberattack on Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) last year has been traced to Russian hackers. The breach caused production delays and significant economic losses, prompting a £1.5 billion government bailout.