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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
Andy Vermaut shares:A cyberattack against Clorox last month that shut down factories has created a nationwide shortage of bleach and cat litter: The producer of disinfectants, wipes, cat litter, salad dressing and cleaners said some of its US… Thank you. https://t.co/nQvDqgO7xj pic.twitter.com/0AtlpAUZ9f
— Andy Vermaut (@AndyVermaut) September 18, 2023
A Boston man was sentenced for bribing Massachusetts troopers with drinks and snacks to falsify CDL tests.
A high-value load moved across the country with all checks cleared, until GenLogs spotted something no one else did.
Cargo theft is rising, and phone scams are getting smarter. Fox Logistics shares how WireBee helped them auto-block risky calls, boost visibility, and keep high-risk freight secure, without sacrificing speed or service.
Fifteen stolen loads. Four fake carriers. One ring of trucks hiding in plain sight. GenLogs uncovers how zip-tied plates, swapped MCs, and a $200K solar panel swipe exposed a coast-to-coast cargo theft network brokers missed.
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