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Boston Scientific Hit by Cyberattack. Global Operations Disrupted
The company said more than 7,000 employees in Ireland were affected as it worked to restore systems and assess the incident's scope.
- On Wednesday, Boston Scientific disclosed a cyberattack disrupting its global operations, including systems used to process and ship customer orders. The company discovered the incident on Tuesday, August 25, and engaged cybersecurity experts to contain the threat.
- The healthcare sector accounted for 22% of disclosed cyberattacks in 2025, and recent months have seen similar disruptions at major firms including Abbott Laboratories, Stryker, and Medtronic. This incident reflects broader industry vulnerability to extortion operations.
- Hospitals with limited inventory face clinical challenges when shipping delays occur for implantable devices like pacemakers. Boston Scientific is working to restore systems, though the company currently has no timeline for full restoration.
- Boston Scientific shares fell more than 4% on Wednesday morning following the disclosure. In an 8-K filing, the company stated it has not yet determined whether the incident is reasonably likely to have a material impact.
- No attacker has claimed responsibility for the incident, and the company remains silent regarding whether sensitive data was compromised. The full scope and nature of the breach remain unknown as investigations continue.
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Boston Scientific discloses 'global disruption' in ongoing cyberattack
Medical device maker Boston Scientific’s global operations have been disrupted by an ongoing cyberattack, the company disclosed on Wednesday. According to an SEC filing, the “cybersecurity incident” affecting its IT systems started on Tuesday, and resulted in a “global disruption to the company’s operations.” Upon detecting the digital intruders, the company began an investigation with third-party infosec experts who are working to contain the t…
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