UK manufacturers face rising hacking risk as survey shows 30% were hit last year

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The UK manufacturing sector is a significant contributor to the country's economy, with many large companies relying on complex supply chains and digital systems to operate. Cyber-attacks on manufacturers can have far-reaching consequences, including disruption to production and potential losses of sensitive data. The vulnerability of major manufacturers, such as the automotive industry, has been highlighted in recent years, with high-profile attacks causing significant disruptions to business operations.

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UK manufacturers face rising hacking risk as survey shows 30% were hit last year

Big companies describe being under constant threat but only half have a plan in place to respond to an attack Nearly a third of British manufacturers have been hit by a cyber-attack on them or a company in their supply chain, according to a survey that highlighted the growing hacking risk to companies. The findings come almost a year after Britain’s largest automotive employer, JLR, was hit by an attack that forced i…