Ingram Micro Ransomware Attack: Outage Details

Ingram Micro Experiencing Outage Due to Ransomware Attack

Ingram Micro, a leading U.S.-based technology distributor and provider of managed services, announced on Monday that an ongoing disruption to its operations is the result of a ransomware attack.

Initial Disruption and Response

The security incident commenced on Thursday, leading to the inaccessibility of the company’s website and a significant portion of its network infrastructure.

A concise statement released by Ingram Micro late Saturday indicated ongoing efforts to restore systems and resume order processing capabilities.

Shareholder Notification

Prior to the opening of U.S. markets on Monday, Ingram Micro proactively informed its shareholders regarding the data breach.

Company Overview

Headquartered in California, Ingram Micro functions as one of the world’s largest distributors of technology products and hardware.

The company serves a global clientele, delivering technology solutions to businesses worldwide.

Furthermore, Ingram Micro provides managed services, effectively operating as an external IT department for numerous corporate clients.

Impact on Customers

The current outage is reportedly disrupting software licensing processes.

This is preventing Ingram Micro’s customers from utilizing or deploying certain products dependent on the company’s systems.

Attribution of the Attack

Currently, no prominent ransomware group has publicly claimed responsibility for the breach.

However, according to reports from Bleeping Computer, the SafePay ransomware gang is believed to be behind the attack.

It is a common tactic for ransomware groups to identify compromised organizations and release excerpts of stolen data to pressure victims into paying a ransom.

Request for Comment

A request for comment directed to Ingram Micro spokesperson Lisa Zwick has not yet received a response.

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