In recent weeks, three major companies—Ingram Micro, United Natural Foods Inc. (UNFI), and McDonald’s—faced disruptive cybersecurity incidents. Despite operating in vastly different sectors—technology distribution, food logistics, and fast food retail—all three breaches stemmed from poor security fundamentals, not advanced cyber threats.
Ingram Micro, a global distributor of IT and cybersecurity products, was hit by a ransomware attack in early July 2025. The company’s order systems and communication channels were temporarily shut down. Though systems were restored within days, the incident highlights a deeper issue: Ingram had access to top-tier security tools, yet failed to use them effectively. This wasn’t a tech failure—it was a lapse in execution and internal discipline.
Just two weeks earlier, UNFI, the main distributor for Whole Foods, suffered a similar ransomware attack. The disruption caused significant delays in food supply chains, exposing the fragility of critical infrastructure. In industries that rely on real-time operations, cyber incidents are not just IT issues—they’re direct threats to business continuity.
Meanwhile, McDonald’s experienced a different type of breach. Researchers discovered that its AI-powered hiring tool, McHire, could be accessed using a default admin login and a weak password—“123456.” This exposed sensitive applicant data, potentially impacting millions. The breach wasn’t due to a sophisticated hacker but to oversight and poor configuration.
All three cases demonstrate a common truth: major companies are still vulnerable to basic errors.
Threat actors like SafePay and Pay2Key are capitalizing on these gaps. SafePay infiltrates networks through stolen VPN credentials, while Pay2Key, allegedly backed by Iran, is now offering incentives for targeting U.S. firms. These groups don’t need advanced tools when companies are leaving the door open.
Although Ingram Micro responded quickly—resetting credentials, enforcing MFA, and working with external experts—the damage had already been done.
Preventive action, such as stricter access control, routine security audits, and proper use of existing tools, could have stopped the breach before it started.
These incidents aren’t isolated—they’re indicative of a larger issue: a culture that prioritizes speed and convenience over governance and accountability.
Security frameworks like NIST or CMMC offer roadmaps for better protection, but they must be followed in practice, not just on paper.
The lesson is clear: when organizations fail to take care of cybersecurity basics, they put systems, customers, and their own reputations at risk. Prevention starts with leadership, not technology.