Iranian Hacktivists Strike Medical Device Maker Stryker and Wiped Systems
2 days ago
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- Stryker, a leading medical device maker, suffered a severe cyberattack causing global system shutdowns.
- Iranian hacktivist group Handala claimed responsibility, citing retaliation for US bombing in Iran.
- Attackers defaced systems with Handala's logo, claiming to have wiped over 200,000 servers and stolen 50TB of data.
- Stryker acknowledged the disruption, stating efforts are underway to restore systems and maintain business continuity.
- Employees reported widespread device wipes, including phones and servers, disrupting operations globally.
- The company holds significant contracts with the US military, supplying medical and monitoring equipment.
- Wiper attacks, like this one, are a common destructive cyber tactic, previously used by Iran, Russia, and North Korea.
- Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps has warned of targeting US companies linked to Israel and military operations.