Hackers join U.S. and Israel's fight with Iran

"Stryker confirmed in a statement that it is 'experiencing a global network disruption to our Microsoft environment,' but that it hasn't seen any signs of 'ransomware or malware' and now believes the incident is 'contained.'"

"The IDF claims that the headquarters of the IRGC's 'cyber and electronic headquarters' and its 'Intelligence Directorate' were among the military outposts hit in the strike."

"Iran-aligned hackers and self-described 'hacktivist' groups have increased activity against entities in the Middle East, the U.S. and parts of Asia following the Feb. 28 airstrikes, according to CrowdStrike."

"Hydro Kitten, a group that operates on behalf of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps, has indicated plans to target the financial sector, Adam Meyers, senior vice president of counter adversary operations at CrowdStrike, said in a statement earlier this month."

A cyberattack allegedly linked to Iran-aligned hackers disrupted operations at Stryker, a major U.S. medical technology company. Stryker confirmed a global network disruption to its Microsoft environment but found no ransomware or malware, with the incident now contained. The same group claimed responsibility for hacking payments firm Verifone, though Verifone found no evidence of breach. This attack reflects escalating cyberwarfare tactics following Israel's strikes on Iranian military sites, including the IRGC's cyber headquarters. Iran-aligned hackers and hacktivist groups have significantly increased activity against entities in the Middle East, U.S., and Asia, with groups like Hydro Kitten targeting financial sectors.

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