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Boston Scientific Hammered After Cyberattack Tampers With Shipments
msn ^ | 08/26/2026 | ALLISON GATLIN •

Posted on 08/26/2026 8:16:49 AM PDT by BenLurkin

Boston ScientificBSX stock crumbled Wednesday after the company said a cybersecurity incident interrupted its ability to process and ship customer orders.

The medical devices company said the incident disrupted certain IT systems worldwide. It's working with third-party security experts to contain the threat and restore systems, but didn't offer a timeline for a return to regular operations.

In premarket action, shares tumbled more than 5% to 47.08. After years 13 years of climbing, Boston Scientific stock began a precipitous decline last December. Shares have lost about 48% this year, as of Tuesday's close.

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1 posted on 08/26/2026 8:16:49 AM PDT by BenLurkin
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To: BenLurkin

https://www.bostonscientific.com/en-US/healthcare-professionals/products.html


2 posted on 08/26/2026 8:22:54 AM PDT by Brian Griffin
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To: BenLurkin

Iran....................


3 posted on 08/26/2026 8:24:33 AM PDT by Red Badger (Iryna Zarutska, May 22, 2002 Kyiv, Ukraine – August 22, 2025 Charlotte, North Carolina Say her name)
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To: Brian Griffin

Citizens Free Press had these three headlines this morning re AI and cyberterrorism

“”””Biohacking and Bioterrorism are huge risks posed by AI in rogue hands.

BILL GATES ISSUES WARNING ON AI.

You can read the full (deep dive) warning at Gates personal website.””””

Since Iran has lost the military war, we should expect the Iranian computer dudes will be using any and all tools to attack the USA.


4 posted on 08/26/2026 8:27:36 AM PDT by Presbyterian Reporter
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To: Presbyterian Reporter

Time to turn out the lights in Iran.


5 posted on 08/26/2026 8:32:16 AM PDT by kaktuskid
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To: BenLurkin

The good news is they were able to cut IT spending while further diversifying their IT staff


6 posted on 08/26/2026 8:33:18 AM PDT by AppyPappy (They don't call you a Nazi because they think you are one. They do it to justify violence. )
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To: BenLurkin

Paper and pen can’t be cybered.


7 posted on 08/26/2026 9:05:13 AM PDT by bunkerhill7 (Don't shoot until you see the whites of their lies)
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To: BenLurkin

Not encouraging - their pacemaker is in my chest...


8 posted on 08/26/2026 9:14:11 AM PDT by jagusafr
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To: jagusafr

“Not encouraging - their pacemaker is in my chest...”

I’ve got one their defibrillators implanted. I hope the hackers don’t make it go off.


9 posted on 08/26/2026 9:19:11 AM PDT by suthener ( I do not like living under our homosexual, ghetto, feminist government.)
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To: suthener

‘Twould be shocking, indeed!


10 posted on 08/26/2026 9:30:06 AM PDT by jagusafr
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To: jagusafr

The way things are going, they will be able to “hack” people soon.


11 posted on 08/26/2026 12:08:27 PM PDT by packrat35 (“When discourse ends, violence begins.” – Charlie Kirk, and they killed him anyway)
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To: BenLurkin

Hammered? Crumbled?
It’s down $1.48, big F’ing deal. BSX was over $100 a few months ago. That’s the real crumble, not a buck and a half today.


12 posted on 08/26/2026 12:19:19 PM PDT by Fireone (1. Avoid crowds 2.Head on a swivel 3.Be prepared to protect & defend those around you 4.Avoid crowds)
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