Ingram Micro says identified ransomware on certain of its internal systems


The company logo for Ingram Micro is displayed on a screen during the company’s IPO on the floor at the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) in New York City, U.S., October 24, 2024. REUTERS/Brendan McDermid/File Photo

(Reuters) -Ingram Micro said on Saturday it recently identified ransomware on certain of its internal systems.

The information technology company took steps to secure the relevant environment, including taking certain systems offline, it said in a statement.

The Irvine, California-based company also launched an investigation with the assistance of leading cybersecurity experts and notified law enforcement, it added.

(Reporting by Gnaneshwar Rajan in Bengaluru; Editing by Christian Schmollinger)

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