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UK’s Costliest Cyber Attack: Jaguar Land Rover Hack Estimated at £1.9 Billion

A recent cyber attack on Jaguar Land Rover is projected to cost approximately £1.9 billion, making it the most expensive in UK history. The incident has disrupted production and supply chains, with full recovery not anticipated until 2026.

Unprecedented Financial Impact

The cyber attack on Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) is reportedly the most economically damaging cyber event in UK history, with estimated costs reaching £1.9 billion, according to researchers at the Cyber Monitoring Centre (CMC). The attack, which began in late August, forced a five-week halt in production and caused extensive delays across JLR’s supply chain, affecting around 5,000 businesses. Analysts suggest that a full recovery may not be achieved until January 2026, highlighting the long-term repercussions of such incidents.

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OpenAI Faces Backlash Over Aggressive Subpoenas Targeting Critical Nonprofits

OpenAI has issued extensive subpoenas to at least seven nonprofits that criticized its transition to for-profit status. Legal experts suggest these demands appear designed to burden small organizations with excessive costs and paperwork amid growing controversy over the company’s tactics.

Nonprofits Targeted After Criticizing OpenAI’s Direction

Multiple nonprofit organizations that have advocated for greater oversight of artificial intelligence companies are facing extensive legal demands from OpenAI, according to reports. Sources indicate that at least seven organizations have received subpoenas requesting detailed information about their funding sources, internal communications, and activities related to OpenAI’s controversial restructuring from a nonprofit to a for-profit entity.