Clorox Wipes Still Hard to Find After Cyberattack Disrupted Systems

Clorox disinfecting wipes are still hard to find in stores due to aftermath of August cyberattack.
Hack disrupted Clorox's systems, forcing manual order processing; automated processing to resume next week.
Company says it has contained the cyberattack but is still operating at lower rate.
Clorox brands include Pine-Sol, Brita, Glad, Burt's Bees and more.
Cyberattack will hurt Clorox's earnings this quarter; long-term financial impact still unknown.

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Clorox Still Reeling from August Cyberattack, Warns of Lasting Financial Hit

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Clorox Faces Shortages After Cyberattack Disrupts Operations

Summary: Clorox customers may struggle to obtain disinfecting wipes and cleaning materials due to a recent damaging cyberattack that has caused disruptions in the company's operations.

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Clorox Struggles to Recover from Cyberattack That Crippled Operations

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Clorox Shares Plunge Over 8% as Cyberattack Severely Impacts Sales and Profits

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Clorox Shares Plunge on Q1 Loss Warning After Cyber Attack Disruption

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Posted 9/20/2023, 5:50:37 PM

Clorox Wipes Still Hard to Find After Cyberattack Disrupted Systems

Clorox disinfecting wipes are still hard to find in stores due to aftermath of August cyberattack.
Hack disrupted Clorox's systems, forcing manual order processing; automated processing to resume next week.
Company says it has contained the cyberattack but is still operating at lower rate.
Clorox brands include Pine-Sol, Brita, Glad, Burt's Bees and more.
Cyberattack will hurt Clorox's earnings this quarter; long-term financial impact still unknown.

npr.org

Relevant topic timeline:

9/18/2023

Clorox Still Reeling from August Cyberattack, Warns of Lasting Financial Hit

9/19/2023

Clorox Faces Shortages After Cyberattack Disrupts Operations

Summary: Clorox customers may struggle to obtain disinfecting wipes and cleaning materials due to a recent damaging cyberattack that has caused disruptions in the company's operations.

10/4/2023

Clorox Struggles to Recover from Cyberattack That Crippled Operations

10/5/2023

Clorox Shares Plunge Over 8% as Cyberattack Severely Impacts Sales and Profits

10/5/2023

Clorox Shares Plunge on Q1 Loss Warning After Cyber Attack Disruption

10/5/2023

Clorox Shares Drop on Financial Impacts of August Cyberattack