Clorox security breach linked to group behind casino hacks

Clorox disinfecting wipes for sale at a Walmart Supercenter in Austin, Texas. Clorox said on Oct 4 that the attack significantly reduced sales and profit in the quarter ended in September and continues to affect operations. — AFP

A notorious group of hackers blamed for recent breaches on major US casino companies is also suspected of being behind a recent cyberattack against Clorox Co that has led to a nationwide shortage of its cleaning products.

Officials suspect that “Scattered Spider” is responsible for a breach that Clorox first disclosed in August, according to four people familiar with the situation, who asked not to be identified because the information isn’t public. The same group, known for its so-called social engineering tactics, was tied to attacks on Caesars Entertainment Inc and MGM Resorts International in recent weeks, Bloomberg News previously reported.