Boston Scientific says cyberattack is causing a ‘global disruption’ to medical device operations
- 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...
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