Clorox Takes Down Some IT Systems After ‘Unauthorized Activity’

Clorox Co. has taken some of its information technology systems offline after identifying “unauthorized activity” in its computer networks that has disrupted some business operations.

The incident is expected to continue to affect some parts of the business operations, the Oakland, California-based consumer products company said Monday in a regulatory filing.

“While we are working diligently to respond to and address this issue, these systems will remain offline out of an abundance of caution, as we work to add additional protections and hardening measures to further secure them,” a Clorox spokesperson said in an email.

“As a result, some ...