Updated
Updated · CNBC · Aug 26
Boston Scientific Falls Over 3% After Cyberattack Disrupts Product Access
Updated
Updated · CNBC · Aug 26

Boston Scientific Falls Over 3% After Cyberattack Disrupts Product Access

3 articles · Updated · CNBC · Aug 26

Summary

  • Boston Scientific shares dropped more than 3% in premarket trading after the medical-device maker disclosed a cybersecurity incident in an SEC filing.
  • The company said the breach is expected to disrupt operations and limit access to some products, with no timeline yet for restoring affected systems or products.
  • The move stood out in a broader earnings-driven premarket session that also hit software and retail names, underscoring that Boston Scientific’s decline was tied to an operational security issue rather than quarterly results.
  • The disclosure raises near-term questions about supply continuity and customer access as healthcare companies face growing pressure to contain cyber risks without interrupting product availability.

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