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The medical device maker identified the incident on Tuesday and says the timeline for a full restoration is not yet known
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Boston Scientific $BSX disclosed Wednesday that a cyberattack detected the previous day is disrupting its global operations, including its ability to process and ship customer orders.
The company identified the incident on Tuesday, August 25, and activated its incident response protocols, bringing in third-party cybersecurity experts to assess and contain the threat, the company said. The full scope of the attack, including its operational and financial impact, remains unknown, and Boston Scientific said it has not yet determined whether the incident is likely to have a material effect on the company.
