Boston Scientific says a cyberattack is disrupting its global operations
August 26, 2026 / 10:18 AM EDT / CBS News
TL;DR
- Boston Scientific is experiencing disruptions to its global operations due to a cyberattack.
- The attack affects systems used for processing and shipping customer orders.
- The company has enlisted external cybersecurity experts to investigate and contain the threat.
- The timeline for fully restoring affected functions and systems is currently unknown.
- Boston Scientific shares dropped following the news.
- The healthcare sector is a major target for cybercriminals.