Ingram Micro admits 42,000 people impacted by ransomware attack - csoonline.com

Hit by a serious cyberattack last year, the IT distributor has now quantified the extent of the damage. Credit: JHVEPhoto | shutterstock.com In July 2025, Ingram Micros suffered devastating consequences from a ransomware in which the IT distributor’s logistics were paralyzed for a week. It has now emerged that sensitive data was also leaked. As Ingram Micro confirmed in a mandatory filing with US authorities, more than 42,000 people are affected. The perpetrators reportedly obtained information from current and former employees as well as job applicants. In addition to basic personal data such as names and contact information, birth dates, ID numbers, and Social Security numbers were also disclosed. Furthermore, documents from application processes and employee evaluations were stolen. The IT distributor employs approximately 23,500 people worldwide. Shortly after the attack became public, the ransomware gang Safepay announced it had stolen 3.5 terabytes of data from Ingram Micro. The group emerged in September 2024 and is now one of the most active cyber gangs. Data Breach Cyberattacks Cybercrime Security Ransomware Malware