Clorox, the popular US-based manufacturer of household cleaning products, recently revealed a cyberattack that occurred in August. The attack caused production disruptions, and Clorox is still working to fix the issue.
The attack first occurred on August 18. Clorox immediately identified the attack and contacted the appropriate law enforcement agencies. They are also working closely with independent forensic experts to investigate the attack. Clorox stated that the cyberattack was sophisticated and that they are being diligent in their response.
Since the attack occurred, Clorox’s production operations have been disrupted. This has caused delays for some products to reach stores and certain products shortages. Clorox has indicated that they are taking the necessary steps to minimize the impact of the attack on their customers.
Clorox has indicated that their IT team continues to monitor the situation and that they have implemented additional security measures to protect their systems from future attacks. They are also taking steps to ensure that their products can still be sold on online stores in the US and Canada.
Clorox is one of many companies that have experienced cyberattacks over the last several years. These incidents underscore the importance of having secure systems and processes in place to protect your company’s data. Clorox is taking steps to ensure that this doesn’t happen again, but all companies should take similar precautions to ensure their security.
