# Medtronic

Type: Company (MDT)

Source: Cyber Intelligence Brief — https://getcyberbrief.com/entity/medtronic
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## Timeline

- **2026-08-27**: No group claims responsibility — SecurityWeek reports no known cybercrime group has taken credit for the attack, and data breach status remains unclear.
- **2026-08-26**: Public disclosure and stock decline — The company activates incident-response procedures, works with third-party cybersecurity specialists, and files an SEC statement. Shares fall roughly 4% in morning trading.
- **2026-08-25**: Incident detected — Boston Scientific detects a cybersecurity incident affecting some IT systems, including those used to process and ship customer orders.

## Recent coverage (1 stories)

### Boston Scientific Cyberattack Halts Order Shipments, Stock Drops 4%
2026-08-27 10:36:58 · Sentiment: Negative · Impact: 8/10 · Sources: 4

A cybersecurity incident at medical device maker Boston Scientific has disrupted global order processing and shipping systems. Security teams are watching for ransomware involvement and the scope of any data breach as recovery begins. The attack is the latest in a string of healthcare sector cyber incidents.
Full story: https://getcyberbrief.com/story/boston-scientific-cyberattack-order-shipments

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