Boston Scientific says cyberattack is causing a global disruption to medical device operations

Date:
Thu, 27 Aug 2026 12:05:00 +0000

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The company did not say what kind of attack it suffered, or when it might complete the restoration process.

FULL STORY ======================================================================Copy link Facebook X Whatsapp Reddit Pinterest Flipboard Threads Email Share this article 0 Join the conversation Follow us Add us as a preferred source on Google Newsletter Subscribe to our newsletter Boston Scientific confirmed a cyberattack disrupting global operations and IT systems Incident response activated; SEC filing notes ongoing impact on order processing and shipping Nature of attack undisclosed, but disruption suggests ransomware; no group claimed responsibility yet Boston Scientific, a US-based global medical technology company, has confirmed it was the target of a cyberattack which disrupted operations worldwide and disrupted its IT systems.

In a new 8-K form filed with the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Boston Scientific said it detected an intrusion and activated its incident response protocols. It called in third-party cybersecurity experts to assist in assessing and containing the threat, as well. Boston Scientific builds devices used to diagnose different health issues. It was founded in 1979, headquartered in Massachusetts, and operates in more than 100 countries
around the world. Its core business areas include cardiology, endoscopy, urology, and peripheral interventions. The company is listed on the New York Stock Exchange and is considered as one of the worlds largest medical device manufacturers, standing shoulder-to-shoulder with the likes of Medtronic, Abbott, and Johnson & Johnson MedTech. Latest Videos From TechRadar Watch
full video here: Causing disruptions In the 8-K form, the company said the incident caused, and is expected to continue to cause, disruptions and limitations to access to certain of the companys information systems and business applications that support aspects of the companys operations, including the ability to process and ship customer orders.

It did not discuss the nature of the attack, or the identity of the
attackers, but this kind of disruption is usually only caused by a ransomware infection. Ransomware operators are known for encrypting entire networks and rendering them useless until either a decryption key is applied, or it gets restored via a backup. You may like Novo Nordisk reveals cyberattack: Ozempic and Wegovy maker says clinical trials data breached US healthcare software giant Unlimited Technology Systems admits hackers may have stolen sensitive data of 3.8 million people Japan's largest taxi operator Nihon Kotsu hit by cyberattack

Businesses also sometimes shut down parts of their infrastructure to stop
data exfiltration efforts, which are an indispensable part of ransomware attacks.

While the company is working diligently to restore affected functions and systems access, the timeline for a full restoration is not yet known, it stressed in the form. Are you a pro? Subscribe to our newsletter Sign up to the TechRadar Pro newsletter to get all the top news, opinion, features and guidance your business needs to succeed! Contact me with news and offers from other Future brands Receive email from us on behalf of our trusted partners
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So far, no hacking groups claimed responsibility for the attack and there is no evidence of any stolen data.

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