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Total Tools controversies

Controversies tied to this brand in public sources. A listing is not a finding of fault.

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  1. 2020

    Sydney Tools sues Total Tools over alleged email hacking

    Lawsuit filed

    Sydney Tools confirmed that it was suing competitor Total Tools over alleged email hacking. Sydney Tools alleges that Total Tools accessed its email system and used the emails to inform commercial decisions. Total Tools CEO Paul Dumbrell denied the claims.

    Company response

    • Denial — Total Tools

      However, Total Tools CEO Paul Dumbrell denies the claims.

    Source excerpt

    • According to Sydney Tools, Soccio covertly accessed internal Sydney Tools emails using a password he obtained from a former Sydney Tools employee.
    • However, Total Tools CEO Paul Dumbrell denies the claims.
    • Sydney Tools has confirmed it is suing competitor Total Tools over an alleged email hacking.