A cyberattack on United Natural Foods Inc. (UNFI), a major distributor for Whole Foods, has revealed significant vulnerabilities in the retail sector. The attack led to the shutdown of UNFI's entire network, impacting order processing and resulting in considerable losses. Experts, including security leaders from Black Duck and ColorTokens, indicate that the surge in supply chain attacks—431% from 2021 to 2023—demands a reevaluation of cybersecurity strategies. They advocate for the implementation of microsegmentation and zero-trust principles to enhance resilience against such attacks, emphasizing the necessity of robust business continuity plans.
This recent attack further compounds the challenges faced by the already struggling retail industry, adding yet another disruption. Supply chain attacks have surged by 431% from 2021 to 2023 and continue to rise in 2025.
Initial reports from United Natural Foods (UNFI) suggested that they had isolated the compromised systems, but they soon followed up with a statement that the entire network was shut down.
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