In a new and alarming escalation, tech distributor Ingram Micro has become the latest high-profile target of a ransomware attack, with hackers threatening to leak a staggering 3.5 terabytes of stolen data.
As reported by The Register, the attack was claimed by the infamous ransomware gang Inc Ransom, who are now demanding a ransom under a looming public leak deadline.
This is yet another in a long line of ransomware events impacting major players across industries—from critical infrastructure to supply chains. But beyond the headline, it serves as a sobering warning for every business, large or small: the old security models are not keeping up.
Inc Ransom posted the breach on its leak site, claiming it had successfully exfiltrated 3.5 TB of sensitive data from Ingram Micro, one of the world's largest IT distributors. The attackers are threatening to release this data if their ransom demands are not met—placing enormous pressure on the company’s operations, reputation, and customers.
While details remain limited, it appears the attackers bypassed existing security defenses and gained privileged access to exfiltrate data at scale. This kind of breach underscores a broader truth: detection-based security solutions are consistently failing to stop ransomware before damage is done.
Traditional security strategies typically focus on detecting malicious activity and then responding to it—through automated quarantines, alerts, or human-led investigations. Unfortunately, by the time an attack is detected, it’s often already in motion. In Ingram Micro's case, attackers not only infiltrated systems but also exfiltrated massive amounts of data before being publicly discovered.
The “Detect and Respond” model simply can’t keep pace with today’s ransomware tactics, which often use stealthy and evasive methods that delay detection until it's too late.
AppGuard takes a fundamentally different approach. Instead of waiting to detect malicious behavior, it prevents the attack from executing in the first place. Using patented isolation and containment technology, AppGuard stops unauthorized processes and prevents malware from launching—even if it's never been seen before.
That’s why AppGuard has maintained a 10-year track record of zero successful breaches in environments where it is deployed. Unlike traditional endpoint solutions that rely on constant updates, scanning, and pattern recognition, AppGuard doesn’t need to know what an attacker looks like. It simply blocks them from acting.
Ingram Micro has global resources, dedicated cybersecurity teams, and likely a stack of advanced tools. If a company like that can still fall victim to a devastating ransomware attack, what does that say about the risks facing mid-sized and small businesses?
Cybercriminals don’t just go after the giants. Increasingly, they target organizations with weaker defenses, less visibility, and smaller IT teams—making it more important than ever for every business to rethink their security model.
This latest incident should not just be a news story—it should be a turning point. It’s time to move beyond the outdated “detect and respond” mindset and adopt a proactive prevention model. AppGuard’s isolation and containment approach gives businesses the protection they need to prevent attacks before they begin.
Don’t wait for your company to be the next breach headline. Talk to us at CHIPS about how AppGuard can prevent ransomware attacks like the one impacting Ingram Micro. Let’s put an end to post-incident firefighting and start preventing the fire altogether.
Contact us today to learn how CHIPS and AppGuard can help protect your business from the next ransomware threat.
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