Boston Scientific, a global medical device manufacturer, disclosed a cybersecurity incident on August 26, 2026. The incident was identified the previous day, August 25, 2026, and disrupted the company's IT systems and business operations worldwide. The disruption affected Boston Scientific's ability to process and ship customer orders and caused a broader network outage. It remains unclear what specific types of data were impacted. Boston Scientific has not yet publicly confirmed whether patient, customer, or employee data was accessed or stolen during the incident. As a result, the number of affected individuals is also unknown. Details about the breach, including the full extent of compromised data and affected individuals, may emerge as the company's investigation continues and any subsequent legal proceedings develop. Consumer notifications are likely to follow as more information becomes available.