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78% of UK Factories Cyber-Slammed Last Year – Boards Yawn

Jaguar Land Rover's nightmare was no outlier – 78% of UK manufacturers got cyber-whacked last year. Boards? They're still pretending it's someone else's problem.

Threat Digest Apr 03, 2026 3 min read
Bar chart of 78% UK manufacturers impacted by cyber incidents with factory downtime visuals

⚡ Key Takeaways

  • 78% of UK manufacturers suffered serious cyber incidents last year, far beyond JLR. 𝕏
  • Boards rarely own cyber risk (only 22%), sticking it on IT and favoring reactive fixes. 𝕏
  • AI attacks lead threats at 46%; poor OT/IT visibility leaves factories exposed. 𝕏
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Originally reported by InfoSecurity Magazine

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