Hackers break into networks of 3 big medical device makers

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http://www.sfgate.com/news/article/Hackers-break-into-networks-of-3-big-medical-5217780.php

By Thomas Lee
SFGate.com
February 10, 2014

San Francisco -- Hackers have penetrated the computer networks of the 
country's top medical device makers, The Chronicle has learned.

The attacks struck Medtronic, the world's largest medical device maker, 
Boston Scientific and St. Jude Medical sometime during the first half of 
2013 and might have lasted as long as several months, according to a 
source close to the companies.

It's not clear what exactly the hackers were after, but federal laws meant 
to safeguard medical information require the companies to disclose any 
breach involving patient information. The companies have made no such 
disclosures.

All three companies have extensive operations in the Bay Area. Santa Rosa 
is home to Medtronic's endovascular therapies and coronary businesses. St. 
Jude Medical operates manufacturing plants in Sunnyvale. Boston Scientific 
has offices in San Jose, Santa Clara and Fremont.

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