Summary
A cyberattack linked to an Iranian group called Handala disrupted Stryker's operations globally. Stryker, a major U.S. medical device company, reported significant system outages affecting employees worldwide, including in Cork, Ireland. The company is working with Microsoft and cybersecurity officials to resolve the issue.
Key Facts
- A cyberattack allegedly linked to Iran disrupted Stryker's global operations.
- The attack affected computer systems, making them unavailable to thousands of employees.
- The alleged hacker group is called "Handala," noted for Iran links.
- Stryker's systems outage impacted employees in multiple countries, including Ireland.
- Stryker is working with Microsoft to fix the disruptions.
- The Irish National Cyber Security Centre is assisting in the response.
- Stryker is one of the largest medical device companies, with tens of thousands of employees and $25 billion in revenue annually.
