Clorox vs. Cognizant: $380M Bleach Battle Over Botched Cybersecurity Blunder
Clorox is suing Cognizant for $380 million, claiming its IT support allegedly handed over passwords like candy to cybercriminals. The bleach company alleges this led to a catastrophic cyberattack, causing massive disruptions. Clorox is now seeking damages, arguing that its systems were left in an embarrassing mess.
Hot Take:
Who knew that the real danger in a bottle of Clorox wasn’t just the bleach, but the cybercriminals lurking in the shadows of the service desk? Clorox’s password security might have been as porous as a sponge, but hey, at least their cleaning products are top-notch!
Key Points:
- Clorox is suing service desk provider Cognizant for a whopping $380 million.
- The lawsuit claims Cognizant’s negligence allowed a cybercriminal to gain access to Clorox’s network.
- Cognizant allegedly failed to follow proper credential recovery procedures.
- The cyberattack reportedly caused significant disruption to Clorox’s operations and sales.
- Cognizant disputes the claims, stating their responsibility was limited to help desk services.
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