Artivion Hit by Cybersecurity Incident: Operations Disrupted

Artivion Disrupted by Cybersecurity Incident

Medical device company Artivion disclosed a cybersecurity incident impacting its systems and causing disruptions to order and shipping processes. The incident, discovered on November 21st, involved data acquisition and encryption, suggesting a ransomware attack, though this remains unconfirmed. Artivion took systems offline to contain the incident.

While the specifics of the attack, such as the responsible group and the extent of data compromise, are yet to be revealed, Artivion assures it does not anticipate a significant financial impact. The company, which recently reported $95.8 million in Q3 revenue, manufactures implantable tissues for cardiac and vascular applications. This incident underscores the growing cybersecurity threats facing medical device companies, impacting operations and potentially patient care. For more on security threats, see HyperOS 2: Enhanced Features and Security.

This attack comes at a time when cybersecurity incidents are increasingly common, affecting various sectors. The disruption to Artivion's order and shipping processes highlights the potential operational impact of such attacks. For related information, you can explore articles on POCO F6 Pro and X6 Pro receiving the HyperOS 2 update and how to fix AirTags issues after the iOS 18.2 update.