Secure Your Infrastructure Before It’s Too Late

Ingram Micro joins the growing list of high-profile ransomware attacks in 2025, but this isn’t just a big business problem. It’s a daily threat to every business that relies on cloud infrastructure.

You don’t have to be next.

With the right strategy, securing your cloud infrastructure isn’t just possible; it’s essential to protecting your data, uptime, and customer trust. This blog unpacks the Ingram ransomware breach and shows what proactive businesses can do today to prevent becoming the next headline.

On July 5, 2025, Ingram Micro, one of the world’s largest IT distributors, became the latest high-profile ransomware casualty. The SafePay ransomware group took credit for the breach, reportedly gaining access through compromised credentials tied to Ingram’s GlobalProtect VPN.

Ingram’s immediate response was to shut down key internal systems to contain the spread. For nearly a week, global operations, including ordering and logistics, came to a standstill while cybersecurity experts and law enforcement worked to regain control.

By July 9, most systems were back online, but the full impact of the attack remains unclear, including whether sensitive customer or operational data was stolen, encrypted, or leaked.

This attack drives home an unsettling truth: no business is off-limits to cyberattacks. From small manufacturers to billion-dollar enterprises, ransomware groups don’t discriminate, they exploit weakness and wait for opportunity.

As attack methods grow more sophisticated, legacy security tools — like outdated firewalls, standalone antivirus software, or default VPN configuration — are dangerously insufficient. Today’s attackers weaponize cloud vulnerabilities, abuse remote access, and capitalize on human error with stunning precision.

The compromised VPN at Ingram is a perfect example. Remote access tools are non-negotiable for modern business, but when left unprotected, they become unlocked doors to your entire network.

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Beyond the headlines and statistics, ransomware attacks devastate real businesses and real people. Small manufacturers lose weeks of production. Medical practices can’t access patient records. Legal firms face potential ethical violations when client data is compromised.

The average cost of a ransomware attack can reach millions of dollars per incident — and that’s just the financial impact. The stress on employees, loss of customer trust, and potential legal ramifications can be even more devastating.

Cybercriminals are increasingly targeting small to medium-sized businesses because they often present easier targets than large enterprises.

Common vulnerabilities include:

• Limited internal IT resources and cybersecurity expertise
• Greater reliance on managed service providers who don’t specialize in cloud security
• Inability to afford extended downtime, making ransom payments more likely
• Misconceptions about SaaS security and data backup responsibilities

If these challenges sound familiar, you’re not alone. Many businesses face similar constraints, but that doesn’t mean you have to accept unnecessary risk.

Every breach tells a story. This one’s message is clear: securing your cloud infrastructure is a must.

Here are 5 critical steps to harden your environment:

• Evaluate your remote access tools
• Implement multi-factor authentication (MFA)
• Invest in endpoint detection and response (EDR)
• Build a disaster recovery ransomware plan
• Work with a trusted cloud security company
  • One that delivers proactive ransomware protection and real-time support.

The next headline doesn’t have to be yours. That’s where DataYard comes in.

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The Ingram Micro breach should be a wake-up call. Hoping your current defenses hold? That’s not a strategy — it’s a gamble.

At DataYard, we don’t roll the dice on your security.

We build layered, zero-trust cloud environments with 24/7 support designed for businesses that can’t afford downtime.

We’re the cloud team behind Mega Millions, the lottery site that stayed online and secure while 4.26 million people hit “refresh” during the $1.58 billion jackpot. That kind of pressure? We thrive under it.

Now imagine what we can do for your business.

• Tailored infrastructure with next-gen firewalls
• Proactive patching and monitoring
• Local engineers on call 24/7 who know your business
• 99.999% uptime guaranteed

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Understanding your current security posture is the first step toward securing the cloud against ransomware and ensuring business continuity. This assessment helps identify potential vulnerabilities before attackers can exploit them.

We’ll analyze your:

• Cloud backup and recovery strategy
• Network segmentation
• Patching and vulnerability posture
• Remote access and identity risks
• Disaster readiness

You’ll receive a detailed, customized report with specific recommendations for improving your ransomware protection (free of charge).

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Sources

• Reuters: Ingram Micro confirms ransomware on internal systems

• MSSP Alert: SafePay Group Behind Ingram Micro Attack

• CRN: Ingram Micro Restores Global Ordering After Attack

Disclaimer: This article is for informational purposes only and reflects publicly available information as of the time of writing. It does not represent legal advice or an official position on behalf of any company mentioned.