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1. original reporting

   Boston Scientific says cyberattack disrupted operations globally

   bleepingcomputer.com · 48d ago · August 26th, 2026

   Medical technology company Boston Scientific has been targeted in a cyberattack that disrupted some of its IT systems, causing operational disruptions globally. The company detected the incident on August 25 and says in an announcement today that it caused a network outage and "impacted access to certain operating systems and business applications, including the ability to process and ship customer orders." After identifying the intrusion, Boston Scientific activated its incident response procedures and contracted external cybersecurity experts to investigate the impact and help with containment efforts. The company said it does not yet know when all affected systems will be restored. “The incident has caused, and is expected to continue to cause, disruptions and limitations of access to certain of the Company’s information systems and business applications that support aspects of the Company’s operations, including the ability to process and ship customer orders,” Boston Scientific states . “While the Company is working diligently to restore affected functions and systems access, the timeline for a full restoration is not yet known.” Boston Scientific is a Massachusetts-based medical technology company that develops and manufactures devices used in minimally invasive procedures, including stents, catheters, pacemakers, defibrillators, endoscopes, and others. It is one of the largest medical device manufacturers in the world, with 59,000 employees, 13 manufacturing facilities

2. mentioned by securityweek.com

   Cyberattack Causes Global Disruption at Boston Scientific

   securityweek.com · 47d ago · August 27th, 2026

3. mentioned by securityweek.com

   Boston Scientific Still Recovering From Cyberattack

   securityweek.com · 43d ago · August 31st, 2026

4. update from cyberpress.org

   Boston Scientific Cyberattack Disrupts Manufacturing and Product Shipments

   cyberpress.org · 42d ago · September 1st, 2026

   In an August 30 update, the medical-device maker said its investigation remained ongoing, but it had found no indication of unauthorized activity in its environment. Unauthorized activity was limited to certain on-premises systems, according to the update, indicating the outage and recovery effort are focused on internal operational technology-adjacent business infrastructure rather than the company’s cloud estate. Boston Scientific Cyberattack Boston Scientific has engaged CrowdStrike and other third-party cybersecurity specialists to support incident response , forensic investigation, containment, and recovery. The company has not identified the threat actor, disclosed a ransomware claim, or said whether data was accessed or exfiltrated. Its public statements focus on restoring affected operating systems and business applications while preserving continuity for healthcare customers and patients. Boston Scientific initially said it could not process or ship orders, although customers could continue submitting orders electronic

5. update from gbhackers.com

   Boston Scientific Cyberattack Disrupts Manufacturing and Product Shipments

   gbhackers.com · 42d ago · September 1st, 2026

   The disruption is […] The post Boston Scientific Cyberattack Disrupts Manufacturing and Product Shipments appeared first on GBHackers Security | #1 Globally Trusted Cyber Security News Platform .

6. update from osintsights.com

   Boston Scientific Revises Outlook as Cyberattack Disrupts Operations Boston Scientific's operations have been significantly disrupted by a c

   osintsights.com · 35d ago · September 8th, 2026

   Boston Scientific Revises Outlook as Cyberattack Disrupts Operations Boston Scientific's operations have been significantly disrupted by a c

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