Iran hacking group claims attack on med-tech company Stryker — says over 200,000 devices have been wiped clean and over 50TB of data extracted

An Iranian hacking group, Handala, has claimed responsibility for a cyberattack on Stryker, a medical technology company based in the U.S. The attack resulted in the wiping of over 200,000 devices and the extraction of 50TB of data. Employees reported that both company-managed and personal devices were affected, causing disruptions to their work. The breach highlights the vulnerability of personal devices connected to corporate networks and the potential risks associated with mobile device management software. This incident is part of the escalating cyber conflict in the Middle East, with Stryker being an unexpected target of international cyber warfare.