Major Grocery Distributor UNFI Hit by Cyberattack, Disrupting Operations
2025-06-09
United Natural Foods (UNFI), a major grocery distributor to Whole Foods and other retailers, has suffered a cyberattack, significantly disrupting its operations. The attack, discovered last Thursday, forced UNFI to shut down parts of its network, impacting order fulfillment and distribution. While workarounds are in place, the company acknowledges ongoing disruptions. UNFI, a primary distributor to Whole Foods and serving over 30,000 stores across North America, hasn't disclosed the nature of the attack or ransom demands but has reported it to law enforcement. This incident follows recent cyberattacks targeting the retail and grocery supply chain, highlighting growing cybersecurity vulnerabilities in the sector.
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