type: incident · created: 2026-08-27 · updated: 2026-08-27 · tags: [incident, cyberattack, sector-healthcare] · confidence: high · affected_sectors: [healthcare, technology] · au_impact: true
Medical-Device Maker Boston Scientific Says Cyberattack Disrupted Operations Globally
Boston Scientific, one of the world's largest medical-device manufacturers (59,000 employees, 13 manufacturing facilities, revenue over $20 billion in 2025), disclosed a cyberattack detected on 25 August 2026 that caused a network outage and disrupted global operations, including the ability to process and ship customer orders.
| Attribute | Detail |
|---|---|
| Date | 2026-08-25 detected; disclosed 2026-08-26 |
| Sector | Healthcare — medical devices |
| Impact | Global operational disruption; order processing and shipping affected |
| Status | Attack type, attacker and data scope not yet disclosed |
| Source | BleepingComputer / SEC filing — Tier 2/4 |
Operational disruption at a large device maker has supply-chain stakes for the health systems relying on its products, including in Australia and New Zealand.