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Intuitive Surgical administrative network breached via phishing; employee and customer data compromised

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Mar 16, 2026 · Intuitive Surgical · da Vinci (and Ion) · South Korea

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Failure Mode

OTHER

Event Date

Mar 16, 2026

Primary Entity

Intuitive Surgical

Robotic Platform

da Vinci (and Ion)

Jurisdiction / Location

South Korea

Audit Standard

Physical State Verified

Incident Abstract & Audit Findings

In March 2026, Intuitive Surgical disclosed a cybersecurity incident where an intruder accessed its internal administrative network via a phishing attack. Employee information, customer contact details, and business records were compromised. The company confirmed that da Vinci surgical systems, Ion systems, and digital products were NOT impacted, and their ability to serve customers was unaffected. The breach affected administrative systems only, not clinical/surgical systems.

System & Fleet Architecture

Operating Manufacturer

Intuitive SurgicalView Manufacturer

Hardware Platform

da Vinci (and Ion)

Operational Sectors

Physical AI / Robotics

Primary Sources & Evidentiary Filings

  • https://www.intuitive.com/en-us/about-us/newsroom/Intuitive-statement-on-cybersecurity-incident

    https://www.intuitive.com/en-us/about-us/newsroom/Intuitive-statement-on-cybersecurity-incident

  • https://www.cybersecuritydive.com/news/intuitive-surgical-cyberattack-phishing/814746/

    https://www.cybersecuritydive.com/news/intuitive-surgical-cyberattack-phishing/814746/

Related Incidents & Failure Precedents

6 records on file

Incident Context & FAQ

What happened in Intuitive Surgical administrative network breached via phishing; employee and customer data compromised?

In March 2026, Intuitive Surgical disclosed a cybersecurity incident where an intruder accessed its internal administrative network via a phishing attack. Employee information, customer contact details, and business records were compromised. The company confirmed that da Vinci surgical systems, Ion systems, and digital products were NOT impacted, and their ability to serve customers was unaffected. The breach affected administrative systems only, not clinical/surgical systems.

When did this incident occur?

The incident is recorded as occurring on March 16, 2026 on the DEPLOY registry. The date reflects the underlying real-world event, not the registry record's creation date.

What robot was involved in Intuitive Surgical administrative network breached via phishing; employee and customer data compromised?

da Vinci (and Ion) by Intuitive Surgical is the recorded robot involved in this incident at South Korea.

Has anyone responded to Intuitive Surgical administrative network breached via phishing; employee and customer data compromised?

No responses to this incident are recorded on the DEPLOY registry. Operators, manufacturers, or affected parties can submit responses to the editorial team; absence is not a guarantee no response was issued.

What is the current status of Intuitive Surgical administrative network breached via phishing; employee and customer data compromised?

This incident is an active record on the DEPLOY registry; no retraction or correction has been issued.