Boston Scientific discloses Aug. 25 cybersecurity incident disrupting operations
Boston Scientific said a cybersecurity incident detected Aug. 25 disrupted global operations tied to processing and shipping customer orders, with impacts expected to continue while it investigates the full scope.
BSX disclosed a cybersecurity incident detected August 25 that disrupted global operations, including systems used to process and ship customer orders.
The Details: • Operational impact: The company said the attack is expected to continue affecting parts of the business while recovery efforts proceed. • Response actions: Boston Scientific activated incident-response protocols and engaged third-party cybersecurity specialists to investigate and contain the threat. • Unresolved scope: The company said the full nature and scope of the incident remain under investigation. • Materiality assessment: Boston Scientific has not determined whether the incident is reasonably likely to have a material business impact.