Ingram Micro is facing a serious disruption after discovering ransomware on parts of its internal systems. Following rumors, the tech distributor finally confirmed the cyberattack today. The company says it’s working to restore operations as quickly as possible.
Here is the full statement issued by Ingram Micro:
“Ingram Micro recently identified ransomware on certain of its internal systems. Promptly after learning of the issue, the Company took steps to secure the relevant environment, including proactively taking certain systems offline and implementing other mitigation measures. The Company also launched an investigation with the assistance of leading cybersecurity experts and notified law enforcement.
Ingram Micro is working diligently to restore the affected systems so that it can process and ship orders, and the Company apologizes for any disruption this issue is causing its customers, vendor partners, and others.”
At the moment, Ingram Micro has not disclosed who is behind the attack or whether any customer or partner data was exposed. But by taking systems offline, the company is clearly prioritizing containment and recovery over speed.
Ransomware incidents like this continue to plague the tech industry, and for a company like Ingram Micro that plays a key role in global supply chains, even temporary outages can have wide-reaching effects.
If you rely on Ingram Micro for products or services, expect delays while the company works to get its systems back online.
