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Clorox is reportedly facing supply shortages following a significant cyber attack that disrupted its operations. Simultaneously, MGM Resorts is losing an estimated $8 million per day due to a breach that has affected gambling payouts and hotel systems. These incidents are discussed as potential precursors to a larger "cyber pandemic."
The CDC officially acknowledged that the risk of contracting COVID-19 from surfaces is less than 1 in 10,000. The hosts criticize the media for using late-night comedy to dismiss the year of "hygiene theater" and Clorox wiping that was previously mandated.
Clorox H1N1 Advertisement, FDA Regulation of Health Claims
A Clorox television advertisement is analyzed for its heavy promotion of the H1N1 flu vaccine and disinfection protocols. While major corporations like Clorox and Lysol use the pandemic for branding, the FDA reportedly suppresses smaller entities making health claims about Vitamin D or organic antivirals. The hosts note the rise of contextual advertising that targets "swine flu" keywords in digital media.
