# West Pharmaceutical Services

Type: Company (WST)

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## Timeline

- **2026-09-01**: Public breach disclosure — Novocure publicly reported the cyberattack, disclosing that internal records of more than 1,400 U.S. patients were exposed.
- **2026-08**: Unauthorized access occurs — Novocure says unauthorized access to certain information systems occurred in mid-August 2026, exposing internal patient records.
- **2026-08**: Incident response activated — Novocure activated its cybersecurity response plan, implemented containment measures, and initiated an internal investigation.

## Recent coverage (2 stories)

### Novocure cyberattack exposes 1,400+ US patient records
2026-09-02 00:10:45 · Sentiment: Negative · Impact: 6/10 · Sources: 2

Novocure disclosed a mid-August cyberattack that exposed internal records of more than 1,400 U.S. oncology patients, along with provider contact details and employee job titles. The company said treatment devices were not accessed and that it expects no material financial impact. For healthcare IT and compliance leaders, the incident is another compelling case study in breach response, data classification, and regulatory risk.
Full story: https://gethealthbrief.com/story/novocure-cyberattack-1400-patient-records

### Boston Scientific Cyberattack: Q3 Revenue Hit Could Top 600 bps
2026-08-27 00:34:29 · Sentiment: Negative · Impact: 8/10 · Sources: 3

A cybersecurity incident at Boston Scientific has disrupted order processing and shipping globally, threatening hospitals and surgical centers reliant on its devices. Analysts warn of a 600-700 bps Q3 revenue hit if recovery matches Stryker's three-week timeline. Health leaders must assess supply chain and patient care risks.
Full story: https://gethealthbrief.com/story/boston-scientific-cyberattack-health-impact

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