UK to look at making software companies liable for cyber breaches The British government will consult on how to hold technology companies liable for cyber breaches caused by insecure products — potentially a landmark shift for a country that has for years relied on voluntary codes to encourage software vendors to improve security. The commitment, made in budget documents published on Wednesday, comes amid growing alarm in Westminster over the economic damage caused by cyberattacks. Last year's hack of Jaguar Land Rover alone is estimated to have cost the British economy £1.9 billion ($2.5 billion). According to the budget, the government “will consult next year on how to tackle insecure technology at source and consider where liability for cyber breaches should sit.” The work will build…