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Boston Scientific Cyberattack Disrupts Order Processing and Shipments

Outside cybersecurity specialists are investigating a system outage that the company says lacks a timetable for full restoration.

Overview

  • Boston Scientific disclosed a cybersecurity incident that has restricted access to some information systems and business applications used to process customer orders and ship products.
  • The company has launched a formal investigation and engaged third-party cybersecurity firms to assess the threat and contain the incident.
  • Boston Scientific warned operational limitations will continue and has not yet determined the full scope of the attack or whether it will have a material business impact.
  • Investors reacted quickly to the disclosure, with the stock falling about 4% in early trading after the company publicized the disruption.
  • Supply chains for hospitals and other customers could face delays while systems remain limited, and the incident adds to rising regulatory and market scrutiny of cyberattacks on medical device companies.