United Natural Foods Inc (UNFI)

A major cyberattack targeted United Natural Foods Inc (UNFI), one of the largest food distributors in North America. The attack, suspected to be ransomware, resulted in widespread delays and system shutdowns. UNFI, a primary distributor to Whole Foods, had to shut down its entire network, preventing order fulfillment. The company has been working to restore its systems and operational capacity, but delays continue. The attack follows a series of similar incidents affecting major UK retailers, highlighting the significant impact on the retail industry.

Source: https://www.techradar.com/pro/security/whole-foods-supplier-targeted-by-cyberattack-says-it-is-making-significant-progress-towards-recovery

TPRM report: https://scoringcyber.rankiteo.com/company/unfi

"id": "unf827061725",
"linkid": "unfi",
"type": "Ransomware",
"date": "6/2025",
"severity": "100",
"impact": "",
"explanation": "Attack threatening the organization’s existence"

{'affected_entities': [{'customers_affected': ['Whole Foods'],
                        'industry': 'Food Distribution',
                        'location': 'North America',
                        'name': 'United Natural Foods Inc (UNFI)',
                        'type': 'Food Distributor'}],
 'description': 'A cyberattack has targeted food distributor UNFI, causing '
                'widespread delays and system shutdowns. The incident has the '
                'markings of a ransomware attack.',
 'impact': {'operational_impact': ['widespread delays', 'system shutdowns'],
            'systems_affected': ['entire network',
                                 'electronic ordering systems']},
 'references': [{'source': 'TechRadar Pro'}],
 'response': {'communication_strategy': ['reassuring customers',
                                         'working closely with customers, '
                                         'suppliers, and associates'],
              'containment_measures': ['network shutdown'],
              'recovery_measures': ['using alternative processes to ensure '
                                    'customers receive products'],
              'remediation_measures': ['safely restoring electronic ordering '
                                       'systems',
                                       'increasing operational capacity']},
 'threat_actor': 'Unknown',
 'title': 'Cyberattack Targets Food Distributor UNFI',
 'type': 'Ransomware'}