Cybersecurity
Boston Scientific begins to restore shipping after cyberattack
Boston Scientific has begun resuming product shipments from its main distribution centers about a week after a cyberattack, but a full recovery will still take time. The company is working with third-party experts such as CrowdStrike to investigate and emphasized that unauthorized access may have been limited to parts of its internal IT infrastructure.
NovoCure says cyberattack caused patient data exposure
Tumor treatment device manufacturer NovoCure filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission on Tuesday, disclosing that its information systems experienced unauthorized access in mid-August, leading to the exposure of contact information for some patients, employees, and partner healthcare institutions. The company stated that operations were not affected and does not believe the incident will have a significant impact, but the investigation is still ongoing.
DaVita agrees to pay $15M to settle claims from data breach
DaVita has agreed to pay $15 million to settle a class action lawsuit over a data breach affecting approximately 2.7 million people. The breach originated from an Interlock ransomware attack in April 2025, exposing sensitive patient information. The settlement has received preliminary approval from a Colorado judge, with a final hearing expected next year.
Boston Scientific’s ordering, shipping disrupted in cyberattack
Boston Scientific disclosed on Wednesday that a cyberattack has affected its ability to process and ship customer orders. The company confirmed in a filing with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission that the attack was detected on Tuesday and has caused global operational disruptions. The company has not yet determined whether the incident will have a material impact, and its stock fell nearly 6% in premarket trading.
Cyberattacks have plagued the medtech industry in 2026
In 2026, cyberattacks in the medical technology industry have been frequent, with multiple companies such as Stryker, Intuitive, Medtronic, and Abbott being targeted, and the latest victims including Cook Medical and Baylor Genetics. The attacks have caused operational disruptions and data breaches, posing major challenges to industry security defenses.
Baylor Genetics discloses patient information exposed in cyberattack
Baylor Genetics, a genetic testing company, announced a cyberattack that compromised personal data of patients and employees. The breach, identified in June, involved unauthorized access to network data, with potential exposure of test results, Social Security numbers, and financial details. The company has enhanced security measures and is advising affected individuals to monitor for identity theft.
Cook Medical discloses cyber incident stemming from a scam
Cook Medical confirmed a cyber incident on July 2, 2026, stemming from a social engineering scam that tricked an employee into granting access. The breach involved customer contact details and internal files, but no sensitive data was accessed, and operations continue normally.
Abbott discloses cyberattack on cancer diagnostics business
Abbott disclosed on Thursday (2025) that its cancer diagnostics business suffered a cyberattack, with unauthorized access to some internal systems of that business. The company stated that other businesses, sites, or systems were unaffected and that no significant impact on business or financial results is expected. Abbott has contacted third-party cybersecurity experts and law enforcement, and an investigation is ongoing.
AdaptHealth Discloses Cyberattack Leading to Patient Data Breach
AdaptHealth disclosed last week that a recent cyberattack led to the theft of patient data. The attacker gained unauthorized access to company systems through social engineering tactics and stole data including personally identifiable information, protected health information, and password files related to insurance billing. The company stated that it has contained the incident, but the full scope of the affected data has not yet been determined.