Cyberattack Hits Major US Grocery Distributor Triggering Supply Chain Disruptions

A major U.S. food distributor detected unauthorized access to parts of its IT network on June 5, proactively shut down affected systems, engaged third-party cybersecurity experts and law enforcement, and implemented manual workarounds to continue order processing; the disruption caused temporary fulfillment issues and empty shelves at some retailers. The incident’s exact nature (ransomware versus data theft) has not been confirmed, but it is presented alongside a broader wave of attacks targeting the retail and food distribution sectors.