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Iranian Hacktivists Strike Medical Device Maker Stryker in "Severe" Attack that Wiped Systems

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Iranian Hacktivists Strike Medical Device Maker Stryker in "Severe" Attack that Wiped Systems Stryker, a leading maker of medical devices, was hit early this morning with a cyberattack that has reportedly caused the company's systems to shut down globally. The company has acknowledged the attack and called it "severe" in communication with employees. A known Iranian hacktivist group named Handala ...
This cyberattack on Stryker fits a broader pattern of state-aligned hacktivism, where geopolitical grievances are weaponized against high-value targets. The strongest version of this narrative is that Iran-affiliated actors are escalating cyber retaliation against Western entities, particularly those with military ties, in response to perceived aggression. The attack’s scale—wiping systems and stealing data—aligns with historical wiper campaigns like Shamoon, suggesting a deliberate effort to di...