Cyberattack

Cyberattack Sparks ‘Global Disruption’ at Pacemaker Maker Boston Scientific

Boston Scientific confirmed a cyberattack is causing a global disruption to its operations, leading to thousands of staff being sent home and impacting shipping and order processing. The company has not provided a timeline for system restoration or commented on whether patients using its medical devices, such as pacemakers and defibrillators, are affected. This incident follows similar breaches at other health technology firms like Abbott Laboratories, Medtronic, and Stryker.