Cyber gang threatens to release Henry Schein data in ransomware attack

Welcome to the MassDevice Fast Five medtech news podcast, the show that keeps you up-to-date on the latest breakthroughs in medical technology. Here’s what you need to know for today, November 7, 2023. Check out the show notes for links to the stories we discuss today at MassDevice.com/podcast. HistoSonics scored a reimbursement win for its sonic beam therapy. Fast Five hosts Danielle Kirsh and Sean Whooley explain what this means for the company and what the therapy is designed to do.  Johnson & Johnson's Ethicon announced an AI-powered laparoscopic training technology at a recent conference. Hear what the technology does, what the platform offers and what executives are saying.  Asensus has initiated a Senhance program in Germany, expanding further in Europe. Whooley explains some of the companies previous program announcements and the optimism that executives have.  Siemens Healthineers Diagnostics is laying off hundreds of employees in the U.S. The Fast Five hosts discuss the reason behind the layoffs and what Siemens Healthineers had to say about them.  A cyber gang threatens to release Henry Schein's data in a ransomware attack. Kirsh and Whooley talk about the details of the hack, including what the cyber gang is requesting in exchange for not releasing the data.