Clorox cyberattack could lead to product delays and shortages, company warns
Clorox Company, renowned for its popular household brands like sanitizing wipes, PineSol, FreshStep cat litter, and Hidden Valley Ranch, has found itself at the center of a cybersecurity crisis. An August cyberattack on the company has led to «wide-scale disruptions» in its operations, raising concerns about potential product delays and shortages. In this article, we will delve into the details of this cyber incident and its potential implications.
When was the Cyberattack detected?
On August 14, Clorox detected what it described as «unauthorized activity on some of its Information Technology.» Recognizing the gravity of the situation, the company swiftly took action, including taking certain systems offline to mitigate the ongoing threat. This activity has since been labeled a cyberattack.
How did cyberattack impact Clorox?
The cyberattack inflicted damage on significant portions of Clorox's IT infrastructure, resulting in wide-scale disruptions across the company's operations. This disruption could potentially have a ripple effect on the availability of Clorox products in the market.
Clorox is reportedly actively working to repair the IT infrastructure that suffered damage during the cyberattack. Simultaneously, the company is in the process of reintegrating the systems that were proactively taken offline during the incident. The transition back to normal automated order processing is slated to begin the week of September 25. However, the company acknowledges that it's difficult to estimate when fully normalized operations will resume.
The cyberattack is expected to take a toll on Clorox's financial performance. Due to order processing delays and increased product outages, the company anticipates a material impact on
