Okta thwarted the supply-chain attack with security controls it had in place. Zscaler did not. Their experiences provide insights into the root of a much broader problem.

CEO Sandy Douglas said the food distributor is helping some customers maintain inventory with assistance from other wholesalers.

The incident follows a spree of ransomware and extortion attacks targeting multiple U.S.- and U.K.-based retailers, including grocery stores. The logistics company said its operations are impacted.

Evolving critical infrastructure risks, ransomware, supply chain exploitation, commercial spyware and AI were the top trends, the office reported.

A trio of top brass for Mandiant shared the emerging advanced tactics, techniques and procedures that they see troubling cyber professionals.