Cook Medical Reports Cyber Incident from Social Engineering Attack

• •Cook Medical experienced a cyber incident due to a social engineering attack on July 2, 2026.
• •No sensitive or protected data was accessed, and company operations remain normal.
• •The incident highlights a growing trend of cyberattacks targeting the healthcare sector.

Cook Medical disclosed a cyber incident where an employee was deceived by a social engineering attack on July 2, 2026, allowing unauthorized access to company systems. The company stated that no sensitive or protected data was accessed and that operations remain unaffected. This incident is part of a broader trend, as multiple medical device companies have faced cybersecurity threats this year. Cook Medical's information security teams quickly identified and contained the unauthorized access on the same day it occurred. The company is notifying customers and employees while providing guidance on potential follow-on scams. An external cybersecurity firm is assisting in the investigation.