Boston Scientific says cyberattack is causing a ‘global disruption’ to medical device operations

Google acquired Spirit Airlines' data for $10M to train AI models. OpenAI enabled ChatGPT to interact with iMessages. Nvidia agreed to buy Hugging Face for $12.9B. Meta settled a social media addiction case for up to $18B. Boston Scientific faced a cyberattack, causing its shares to drop 5.9%. Several executive appointments and IPOs were announced.

Boston Scientific Corporation experienced a cyberattack on August 25, disrupting order-processing and shipping systems for medical devices. The company, with $20.1B in 2025 revenue, filed an 8-K with the SEC. Analysts estimate up to three weeks of delays, similar to a 2026 Stryker attack. No ransomware group has claimed responsibility, and no restoration timeline has been set.

Boston Scientific reported a cyberattack on August 25, disrupting global operations and order processing. The impact is still unknown, and the company's stock fell 5.8% in premarket trading. Earlier, the company cut its full-year 2026 adjusted earnings per share forecast to $3.28-$3.32 and reduced organic sales growth outlook to 5%-6%. Second-quarter results exceeded expectations, with adjusted EPS of $0.86 on net sales of $5.44 billion.

Boston Scientific reported a cyberattack on August 25 disrupted its IT systems, impacting order processing and shipping. The company engaged experts to investigate and has not yet determined the material impact. Shares fell about 5% following the disclosure. The incident does not affect implanted devices, but hospitals may face supply delays. The full scope and timeline for restoration remain unknown.

Boston Scientific's operations were disrupted by a cyberattack, halting supply of critical medical devices. The company filed an SEC 8-K disclosure, and analysts estimate a 600-700 basis point impact on Q3 revenue. The stock fell 3.38% on August 26, compounded by a concurrent product recall. The company is at least the ninth medtech firm hit by a cyberattack in 2026.

Boston Scientific reported a cyber incident on August 25, causing global IT disruptions and halting order processing. The company is working to restore systems with third-party experts, but the timeline is uncertain. Boston Scientific is a major medical device manufacturer with $20bn in net sales. Recent cyber-attacks have also targeted other medtech firms like Medtronic, iRhythm, and Abbott Laboratories.