"We are working shoulder-to-shoulder with our public- and private‑sector partners as we continue to uncover relevant information and provide technical assistance for the targeted attack on Stryker, while steadfastly standing at the ready to defend our nation's critical infrastructure. As with all cyber incidents, we have launched an investigation into this matter."
"Pro-Iran hacking groups have made a habit of targeting any computer systems tied to nations deemed foreign adversaries to Tehran, especially the U.S. and Israel. In late 2023, amid the Israel-Hamas war, one hacker group defaced the interfaces of water treatment systems in Pennsylvania, which had Israel-made Unitronics equipment built inside."
"Stryker is based in Michigan and has business units worldwide. The company is one of the largest medical technology organizations in the world and specializes in creating devices and equipment for use in hospitals and surgeries."
The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency initiated an investigation into a cyberattack on Stryker, a leading global medical technology company based in Michigan. A pro-Iran hacking group, identified by the Handala logo, targeted the company's systems worldwide, disabling employee phones and computer access. The attack occurred amid escalating tensions related to U.S.-Israel military operations against Iran. Stryker specializes in hospital and surgical equipment and maintains significant contracts with the Department of Defense and Veterans Affairs. The company acquired Israeli medical technology firm OrthoSpace in 2019, likely making it a target. Pro-Iran hacking groups frequently target systems belonging to nations they consider adversaries, particularly the U.S. and Israel. Stryker reported the breach as contained but acknowledged ongoing disruptions to system access.
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