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Clorox faces a disruption in production due to a cyberattack, leading to product shortages.
What's Happening?
Immediate Action
Upon detecting unauthorized IT activities in August, Clorox promptly moved to mitigate the breach’s impact, including a halt in specific operations to safeguard their systems.
Despite their efforts, Clorox grapples with a staggered operational comeback. The firm is presently manually handling order fulfillment and processing, working towards resuming complete operations later this week.
Financial Impact
Similar Incident
MGM Resorts recently faced a suspected cyberattack, disrupting various aspects of its business.
What's Next for Clorox?
While Clorox expects a gradual return to normal operations, the timeline is uncertain.
Source: CNN Business
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— Andy Vermaut (@AndyVermaut) September 18, 2023
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