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Clorox Sues Cognizant for $380M Over Cyberattack Fallout

7/25/2025

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Clorox is taking a stand against Cognizant, filing a staggering $380 million lawsuit over a 2023 cyberattack. Hackers exploited a vulnerability by calling Cognizant's help desk to obtain passwords without verification, wreaking havoc on Clorox's production and resulting in hefty financial losses. This incident has sparked serious concerns about the reliability of outsourced IT security.

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Clorox is taking a stand against Cognizant, filing a staggering $380 million lawsuit over a 2023 cyberattack. Hackers exploited a vulnerability by calling Cognizant's help desk to obtain passwords without verification, wreaking havoc on Clorox's production and resulting in hefty financial losses. This incident has sparked serious concerns about the reliability of outsourced IT security.