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Ingram Micro Inc Data Breach — Official Case File

IN filing|Reported Jan 16, 2026|8 data types exposed

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Quick Facts

State Filed
IN
Date Reported to AG
Jan 16, 2026
Date of Breach
Jul 2, 2025
Records Affected
Not disclosed
Status
Investigation Open
Last Updated
Oct 5, 2026
Data Types Exposed
Full NameSocial Security NumberDate of BirthMailing AddressWage and Compensation InformationDirect Deposit Account DetailsTax Return InformationEmployee ID Number

What Happened

Ingram Micro Inc was the subject of a data breach notification filed with the IN Attorney General. The AG filing was recorded on January 16, 2026. The breach or discovery date reported in the filing is July 2, 2025.

From the AG filing description

Ingram Micro Inc is a massive, multinational technology distributor and supply chain services provider that sits at the critical center of the global IT ecosystem. Operating as a vital bridge between major hardware and software manufacturers and a vast network of value-added resellers, system integrators, and enterprise clients, the company manages complex logistical, financial, and operational data on a monumental scale. Because Ingram Micro facilitates the distribution of enterprise technology, cloud solutions, and mobility products worldwide, it maintains vast repositories of corporate partner information, internal employee records, vendor details, and proprietary operational infrastructure data. This heavy reliance on digitized logistics, vendor management portals, and interconnected supply chain networks makes the organization a central repository for sensitive commercial and personal identifiers. In 2026, Ingram Micro Inc reported a significant cybersecurity incident to the Indiana Attorney General, triggering mandatory state notifications and raising serious concerns regarding the security of its digital architecture. While the precise vectors of such supply chain and technology distributor breaches often involve sophisticated external ransomware deployments, unauthorized intrusion into cloud-based vendor management systems, or credential harvesting targeting administrative networks, the result is an unacceptable compromise of protected data. Enterprises operating within the high-tech distribution sector are prime targets for cybercriminal syndicates seeking to exploit interconnected third-party vendor relationships, lateral network movement, and large volumes of stored transactional information. The data compromised in incidents involving technology and supply chain infrastructure typically includes a hazardous mix of personally identifiable information belonging to employees, contractors, and corporate partners. Exposure of data points such as full legal names, Social Security numbers, dates of birth, home addresses, banking details, and employee payroll records creates an immediate, severe risk of identity theft, synthetic fraud, and targeted phishing schemes. When individuals have their core identifiers exposed in a corporate data breach, they face years of heightened vulnerability to unauthorized credit applications, fraudulent tax filings, and account takeover attempts that can disrupt their financial lives and require continuous monitoring. As a major corporate entity entrusted with substantial stores of sensitive data, Ingram Micro Inc was bound by stringent legal obligations under Indiana state data protection statutes, the Federal Trade Commission Act, and common law standards of care. These legal frameworks mandate that companies implement and maintain robust, reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect sensitive personal information from unauthorized access, exfiltration, and misuse. A data breach of this magnitude serves as a strong indicator that the company may have failed to uphold these fundamental duties through inadequate network segmentation, unpatched vulnerabilities, lax access controls, or deficient employee security training. Receiving a data breach notification letter from Ingram Micro Inc is both an official confirmation that your sensitive personal information was compromised and a formal catalyst for legal action. Under modern class action jurisprudence, affected individuals possess legal standing to pursue compensation and mandatory injunctive relief for the risks and burdens imposed upon them by corporate negligence, even before explicit financial fraud manifests. Our firm is actively investigating potential class action claims on behalf of Indiana residents impacted by this breach, operating strictly on a contingency fee basis where you pay nothing out of pocket and owe no fees unless we successfully recover compensation on your behalf.

Exposed Data — What's at Risk

Based on the data types reported in this filing:

Identity Theftcritical risk

Your SSN is the master key to your identity. Once exposed, criminals can open new lines of credit, take out loans, or file taxes in your name.

Identity Verification Bypassmedium risk

Combined with a name and other leaked data, date of birth helps criminals pass identity verification questions at banks and government agencies.

Were You Affected?

You may have been affected by the Ingram Micro Inc data breach if:

  • You received a written data breach notification letter from Ingram Micro Inc
  • You are or were a customer, patient, or employee of Ingram Micro Inc
  • Your information was held by Ingram Micro Inc in IN
  • Your bank or payment card data was potentially exposed

Your Legal Rights

Common categories of compensation in data breach class actions

Time & Inconvenience

Courts recognize that the time spent monitoring accounts, placing credit freezes, and dealing with the aftermath of a breach has real economic value. This category of damages is recoverable even without direct financial loss.

Credit Monitoring & Identity Restoration

Professional credit monitoring services cost $10–$40 per month. Identity theft restoration services, if needed, can cost hundreds of hours and thousands of dollars. Courts have awarded these costs as direct damages in SSN breach cases.

Financial Losses & Fraudulent Charges

Direct financial losses resulting from the breach — unauthorized charges, fraudulent transfers, or fees incurred through fraud — are recoverable as compensatory damages. Banks may reverse some charges; a class action recovers the remainder and associated costs.

Emotional Distress

Data breach victims regularly report anxiety, loss of sleep, and ongoing fear of identity theft. These non-economic harms are cognizable injuries in data breach litigation, particularly in cases involving SSN or medical record exposure.

Note: an attorney general breach filing does not by itself establish a settlement fund, a payment amount, or a claim deadline. If an official settlement notice is later issued, rely on that notice for payment details and deadlines.

Applicable State Law

This breach was reported under the Indiana data breach notification law, which mandates notification and establishes your right to seek damages.

Frequently Asked Questions

Do I need proof that my data was misused to file a claim against Ingram Micro Inc?

No. Under Indiana data breach notification law and federal law, the unauthorized exposure of your personal data — regardless of whether it has been actively misused — can be sufficient grounds for a claim. The breach itself is the injury.

How much does filing a claim cost?

Nothing. The Law Office of David S. Harris handles data breach cases on contingency — you pay zero upfront and owe nothing unless compensation is recovered.

My Social Security Number was exposed. What should I do right now?

Immediately place a free credit freeze at all three bureaus (Equifax, Experian, TransUnion). A freeze blocks new accounts from being opened in your name. Then file a complaint with the FTC at IdentityTheft.gov and contact our office — SSN exposure is one of the most serious breach types.

My financial account data was exposed. Can the bank recover my losses?

Banks may reverse fraudulent charges, but they are not obligated to compensate you for time lost, stress, or indirect damages. A class action claim against the breached company can recover those additional categories of harm.

Is there a deadline to file a claim?

State statutes of limitations for data breach claims typically run 2–4 years from the date of the breach or its discovery. Because this breach was recently disclosed, the window is open — but acting early preserves your options and strengthens the case.

What if Ingram Micro Inc offered me free credit monitoring after the breach?

Accepting free credit monitoring from Ingram Micro Inc does not waive your right to pursue legal action unless you signed a specific release waiving claims. In most cases, victims who accepted monitoring can still file.

Do I need to have received a notice letter to be eligible?

Not necessarily. Many data breach victims are never notified directly. If your personal information was held by Ingram Micro Inc during the relevant period, you may still qualify even without receiving a letter. A free eligibility review can confirm your status.

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