Boston Scientific says cyberattack disrupted operations globally
TL;DR
Medical technology company Boston Scientific has been targeted in a cyberattack that disrupted some of its IT systems, causing operational disruptions globally. [...]
What Happened
Boston Scientific says cyberattack disrupted operations globally, reported by BleepingComputer.
Medical technology company Boston Scientific has been targeted in a cyberattack that disrupted some of its IT systems, causing operational disruptions globally. [...]
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