Cyberattack Disrupts Boston Scientific Operations and Customer Order Shipments

Boston Scientific disclosed an ongoing cyberattack that disrupted IT systems and operations globally. The incident caused a network outage that restricted access to operating systems, information systems, and business applications, including systems used to process and ship customer orders.

The medical-device manufacturer activated its incident-response process and retained external cybersecurity specialists to investigate and contain the intrusion. Boston Scientific has not identified an attacker or attack vector, confirmed ransomware involvement, or reported evidence of data theft; the full scope, restoration timeline, and operational and financial effects remain under assessment.