Boston Scientific Cyberattack Disrupts Global Order Processing

Boston Scientific, a major global medical device manufacturer, disclosed on August 26 that a cyberattack detected the previous day has disrupted its worldwide information technology infrastructure, including systems critical for processing and shipping customer orders. The company, which produces devices such as pacemakers, stents, and catheters, said the incident has caused and is expected to continue causing operational disruptions, though the full scope and timeline for restoration remain unknown. The company identified the cybersecurity incident on August 25 and activated its incident response plan, engaging third-party cybersecurity experts to investigate and contain the threat.