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U.S. medical equipment company Stryker experienced a cyberattack that disrupted its global networks, affecting its Microsoft operations. The company has not found indications of ransomware or malware and believes the attack is contained, but the full scope and timeline for recovery are not yet known. The logo of Handala, a hacking group linked to Iran, has been seen on the company’s login pages.
Stryker Medical Equipment Company hit by Cyberattack
Stryker, a prominent U.S. medical equipment firm based in Portage, Michigan, revealed that its global networks had been disrupted by a cyberattack on Wednesday. The company, which earns over $25 billion in revenue annually from a diverse product range including artificial joints and hospital beds, stated there was no evidence of ransomware or malware involvement.
According to the Wall Street Journal, the logo of Handala, a hacking group tied to Iran, was spotted on Stryker’s login pages. The company said the cyberattack had specifically targeted its Microsoft programs, but declined to immediately respond to follow-up queries.
In a disclosure to the Securities and Exchange Commission, Stryker admitted it was unsure when a full system restoration could be achieved, nor could it ascertain the total impact of the attack on business operations.
Alexander Leslie, a senior adviser at Recorded Future, a global threat intelligence firm, warned of an “escalation in target choice and effect”. He suggested that an attack on a major U.S. healthcare manufacturer like Stryker could result in “outsized strategic and political ripple effects”.
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