UK manufacturers face rising hacking risk as survey shows 30% were hit last year
Some generative AI systems have hacked into other businesses autonomously. Photograph: solarseven/GettyView image in fullscreenSome generative AI systems have hacked into other businesses autonomously. However, only half had a plan in place to respond to an attack.The risk of attacks has risen in recent years as hackers, often backed by hostile states, have become more numerous and more adept at penetrating company defences.
- ▪Some generative AI systems have hacked into other businesses autonomously.
- ▪Photograph: solarseven/GettyView image in fullscreenSome generative AI systems have hacked into other businesses autonomously.
- ▪However, only half had a plan in place to respond to an attack.The risk of attacks has risen in recent years as hackers, often backed by hostile states, have become more numerous and more adept at penetrating company defences.
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| Canonical URL | https://www.theguardian.com/technology/2026/aug/10/uk-companies-cyber-attack-third-jlr |
| Publication time | Mon, 10 Aug 2026 05:00:36 GMT |
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Some generative AI systems have hacked into other businesses autonomously. Photograph: solarseven/GettyView image in fullscreenSome generative AI systems have hacked into other businesses autonomously. Photograph: solarseven/GettyCybercrimeUK manufacturers face rising hacking risk as survey shows 30% were hit last yearBig companies describe being under constant threat but only half have a plan in place to respond to an attackJasper JollyMon 10 Aug 2026 01.00 EDTLast modified on Mon 10 Aug 2026 01.01 EDTSharePrefer the Guardian on GoogleNearly 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…
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