Clorox Sues Cognizant Over $380 Million Cyberattack

Clorox has filed a lawsuit against Cognizant, accusing the IT services firm of gross negligence that allegedly enabled a major cyberattack in August 2023. Clorox sues Cognizant over a reported incident in which a help desk employee reset an internal user’s password without verifying the caller’s identity. The company claims this lapse allowed hackers to infiltrate its systems, causing widespread disruption.

The lawsuit seeks $380 million in damages, reflecting the financial toll of the attack, which Clorox says crippled its operations. In the filing, Clorox alleges that Cognizant failed to follow basic security protocols during a critical moment. Clorox sues Cognizant over what it describes as a preventable breach stemming from a breakdown in standard identity verification procedures.

The case highlights growing concerns over third-party IT service risks in corporate cybersecurity. For further details on the lawsuit and its implications, read the full article at the following link:

https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/hackers-fooled-cognizant-help-desk-says-clorox-in-380m-cyberattack-lawsuit/