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Boston Scientific Cyberattack Impacting Operations

HIPAA Journal · · US Federal · Healthcare Privacy

The Massachusetts-based biotechnology and biomedical engineering firm Boston Scientific has disclosed a major cyber incident that is affecting certain information technology […] The post Boston Scientific Cyberattack Impacting Operations appeared first on The HIPAA Journal.

Who should care: Healthcare professionals · Privacy officers · Compliance

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