Ingram Micro, a major global IT distributor, has become the latest victim of a ransomware attack believed to be linked to the SafePay group. The breach caused significant disruptions, disabling customer portals and delaying orders across its global operations. The attack began over the weekend, and while the company has not confirmed whether any sensitive data was stolen, internal systems were taken offline to prevent further spread.

The company responded swiftly by initiating containment protocols and launching a system restoration plan. Despite these efforts, the incident underlines the increasing risk posed by ransomware attacks targeting the backbone of enterprise technology supply chains. These attacks can ripple across thousands of organisations that depend on just-in-time IT provisioning.

Ingram Micro’s situation is not unique but emblematic of broader risks in the supply chain sector. Distributors and logistics providers are now prime targets for cybercriminals due to their central role in IT infrastructure. Companies in this space must prioritize layered security controls, frequent backup testing, and employee training to reduce the likelihood and impact of such attacks.