(FOX 9) - Boston Scientific is dealing with a cybersecurity attack that is disrupting its operations as the company works to restore its systems.
Boston scientific hacked
What we know:
Boston Scientific said it detected a "cybersecurity incident" on Aug. 25 and activated its incident response protocols in response. The company then brought in third-party cybersecurity experts to help assess and contain the threat.
The attack hit several of the company's operating systems and business applications, including the systems it uses to process and ship customer orders.
What's next:
Boston Scientific says it is working to restore the affected systems and functions, but the company has not yet determined how long a full recovery will take.
The investigation into the attack remains ongoing.
What we don't know:
No information on who was behind the attack was shared.
The Source: This story uses information shared by a Boston Scientific spokesperson.