Iran-linked hackers tied to a cyberattack on U.S. company Stryker

(NewsNation) — An Iranian-linked hacking group has carried out a cyberattack on U.S.-based medical equipment company Stryker, shutting down technology operations across its global offices.

The attack disrupted operations for thousands of employees who were unable to access company systems, reported The Wall Street Journal. 

NewsNation affiliate Wood reported that Iranian-linked cyber group Handala claimed responsibility for the attack on social media, calling it retaliation “for the brutal attack on the Minab school and in response to ongoing cyber assaults against the infrastructure of the Axis of Resistance.” 

A Stryker spokesperson told the Wall Street Journal that it is working to restore systems.

“Our teams are actively working to restore systems and operations as quickly as possible. Stryker has business continuity measures in place, and we’re committed to continuing to serve our customers,” the spokesperson said.

Employees found remote devices running Microsoft Windows, including cellphones and laptops connected to Stryker systems, had been wiped, the outlet reported.

Stryker is headquartered in Kalamazoo, Michigan and develops medical technology products in........

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