Ransomware Attack Triggers Widespread Outage at Ingram Micro

Ingram Micro, a major global IT distributor, experienced a ransomware attack that took internal systems and multiple regional sites offline, disrupting ordering and distribution services worldwide; a ransom note purporting to be from the emerging SafePay group was reported, the company engaged cybersecurity experts and law enforcement, and recovery efforts have restored limited order processing by phone and email while several platforms remain offline.