Charted: Clorox's revenue hit

Clorox revenue plummeted to a nearly eight-year low in the last quarter after a devastating cyberattack, Nathan writes.

• The horrific drop — sales fell 31% from the previous quarter — illustrate the steep consequences of cybersecurity breakdowns.

By the numbers: Clorox reported revenue of $1.39 billion in the period ended Sept. 30, marking its worst quarterly performance since the final quarter of the 2015 calendar year.

• Revenue dropped as the company dealt with product shortages, including disinfecting wipes and bleach, stemming from its inability to efficiently process orders.

The bottom line: Clorox was one of several major targets of cybersecurity attacks in recent months.