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Clorox Sues Cognizant Over $380 Million Cyberattack Fallout

7/23/2025

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Clorox is taking legal action against IT provider Cognizant following a devastating 2023 cyberattack that compromised employee passwords. Hackers, linked to the group Scattered Spider, exploited vulnerabilities by tricking support staff, leading to a staggering $380 million in damages. Clorox accuses Cognizant of negligence in verifying the hacker's identity, exacerbating the crisis.

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Clorox is taking legal action against IT provider Cognizant following a devastating 2023 cyberattack that compromised employee passwords. Hackers, linked to the group Scattered Spider, exploited vulnerabilities by tricking support staff, leading to a staggering $380 million in damages. Clorox accuses Cognizant of negligence in verifying the hacker's identity, exacerbating the crisis.