TCS and Cognizant face ransomware claims as clients blame social engineering attacks

Published on 24 April 2026

One firm blamed another

Marks & Spencer reportedly believes TCS is linked to its ransomware attack, while US firm Clorox has sued Cognizant after a similar breach. The common thread: social engineering tactics that exploit trust, access pathways, and human decision-making. With third-party IT involvement and high-value targets, Indian IT partners and their clients often become easy entry points for attackers.

Clients are blaming Indian IT firms for ransomware incidents
Clorox’s lawsuit against Cognizant follows a similar breach
Social engineering targets trust and routine access channels
Third-party IT relationships can widen attacker entry points

#cybersecurity #ransomware #cognizant #tcs #social engineering

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TCS and Cognizant face ransomware claims as clients blame social engineering attacks

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