U.S. medical device maker Boston Scientific confirmed via SEC filing that a cyberattack began on August 26, 2026 is causing 'global disruption' to its IT systems and business applications, affecting shipping and order processing. The company would not comment on whether patients with implanted devices like pacemakers are affected, though it treats ~48 million patients annually.
Background
Boston Scientific is a major Massachusetts-based medical device company producing implanted devices like pacemakers and defibrillators. This is part of a recent wave of cyberattacks targeting healthcare and health tech companies.
- Source
- TechCrunch
- Published
- Aug 27, 2026 at 02:23 AM
- Score
- 7.0 / 10