BOSTON SCIENTIFIC HIT BY GLOBAL CYBERATTACK

Boston Scientific, a major manufacturer of medical devices, confirmed the cyberattack affected multiple systems across its global operations. The breach caused operational disruptions, though the company did not immediately disclose the full scope of affected services or patient impact. The company stated it is implementing incident response measures and working with third-party cybersecurity experts to investigate the attack and restore systems. Boston Scientific has not publicly identified the threat actor or disclosed whether patient data was compromised. The attack highlights ongoing cybersecurity risks facing healthcare and medical device manufacturers. These companies are frequent targets for ransomware groups and state-sponsored hackers seeking both financial gain and sensitive medical information. Boston Scientific serves hospitals and healthcare systems worldwide, making widespread disruptions potentially significant for patient care operations at affected facilities.