Boston Scientific says a cyberattack is disrupting its global operations
Summary
Boston Scientific, a company that makes medical devices, said a cyberattack has disrupted its global operations. The attack started on Tuesday and is affecting how the company processes and ships customer orders while they work to fix the problem.Key Facts
- Boston Scientific announced the cyberattack on Wednesday.
- The attack limits access to some of the company's computer systems and business applications.
- The company has hired outside cybersecurity experts to investigate and contain the threat.
- The timeline to fully restore all affected systems is still unknown.
- The healthcare sector is a common target for cyberattacks, with 22% of known attacks in 2025 hitting this industry.
- Boston Scientific makes medical devices for heart health, cancer treatment, and detecting gastrointestinal issues.
- Boston Scientific’s stock price dropped by as much as 6% in early trading after the announcement.
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