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Abbott probes two cyber incidents amid extortion claims
July 17, 2026
Back to all postsIn a concerning development, multinational medical device company Abbott is investigating two separate cyber incidents. The first incident involved a ransomware attack in January, while the second occurred in May and is believed to involve data theft. The extortionists claimed to have stolen sensitive information, including details of Abbott's manufacturing processes, research data, and financial documents. This incident serves as a stark reminder for Canadian businesses about the increasing threat of cyber-attacks, particularly ransomware and data breaches. These incidents can lead to significant business disruption, loss of confidential data, and potential reputational damage. As a result, it is crucial for SMB owners and IT managers in Canada to prioritize cybersecurity measures, implement robust defenses against such threats, regularly back up data, and have an incident response plan in place.
Source: BleepingComputer
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