---
schema_version: "secwatch.filing_event.v1"
accession: "0001206774-23-000969"
form_type: "8-K"
ticker: "CLX"
cik: "0000021076"
company_name: "CLOROX CO /DE/"
filed_at: "2023-08-14T23:59:59+00:00"
generated_at: "2026-06-11T13:08:46.992895+00:00"
event_type: "cyber"
sentiment: "negative"
materiality_score: 0.65
calibrated_materiality_score: 0.65
confidence: "high"
source: SEC EDGAR
---

# Clorox reports cybersecurity incident causing disruption to IT systems and business operations

## Summary
- Unauthorized activity identified on some IT systems; steps taken to stop and remediate, including taking systems offline.
- Company is coordinating with law enforcement and has engaged leading third-party cybersecurity experts.
- Incident has caused and is expected to continue causing disruption to parts of Clorox's business operations.
- Workarounds implemented for certain offline operations to continue servicing customers where possible.
- Investigation to assess nature and scope is ongoing and in early stages; no specific financial or data impact disclosed.

## SEC filing metadata
- accession: 0001206774-23-000969
- form_type: 8-K
- ticker: CLX
- cik: 0000021076
- company_name: CLOROX CO /DE/
- filed_at: 2023-08-14T23:59:59+00:00
- event_type: cyber
- sentiment: negative
- materiality_score: 0.65
- calibrated_materiality_score: 0.65
- confidence: high
- sec_items: 8.01, 9.01
- EDGAR index: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/21076/000120677423000969/0001206774-23-000969-index.htm
- EDGAR primary document: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/21076/000120677423000969/clx4231381-8k.htm

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