Medical device maker Boston Scientific says a cyberattack is causing a ‘global disruption’ to its operations
Medical device manufacturer Boston Scientific is experiencing global operational disruptions following a cyberattack. The company has not disclosed whether patient-facing services or implanted devices are affected by the incident.
Why it matters
The attack highlights the increasing vulnerability of critical healthcare infrastructure and medical device manufacturers to large-scale cyber threats.
A cyberattack on U.S. medical device maker Boston Scientific is causing an ongoing “global disruption” to its operations, according to a federal regulatory filing on Wednesday. This is the latest health tech giant to face a cyberattack in recent weeks.
The report relies on factual statements from regulatory filings and company spokespeople, maintaining a neutral tone regarding the incident.
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