Ingram Micro says 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.
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