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Iran-linked hackers target US medical tech company
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2026-03-14MSFTMicrosoftAlpha Vantage Newsalpha_vantage_news
Event summary
A group of Iranian hackers known as Handala has claimed responsibility for a cyberattack on Stryker, a major U.S. medical technology company. The attack disrupted parts of Stryker's Microsoft environment, reportedly by wiping company-connected phones and laptops back to factory settings using legitimate device management tools. This incident highlights a shift towards more aggressive actions by Iranian groups targeting corporate infrastructure, moving beyond typical espionage operations.
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