Iran-Linked Handala Hackers Claim Major Hacks on Stryker and Verifone

Iran-linked Handala hackers claim cyberattacks on Stryker and Verifone. Stryker confirms network disruption while Verifone says no breach evidence found.

An Iran-linked hacking group known as Handala Hack Team has claimed responsibility for cyberattacks against two major companies on March 11, targeting medical technology manufacturer Stryker Corporation and payment technology firm Verifone.

The two incidents are currently at very different stages of verification. Stryker has confirmed a cyber incident affecting parts of its network infrastructure. Verifone has not reported a breach and has stated it has found no evidence supporting the claims made by the group.

Stryker confirms network disruption following cyber incident

Reports indicate that Stryker experienced a cyberattack that caused disruption to some of its internal systems. According to statements from the company, the incident affected parts of its Microsoft-based network environment.

Stryker said it detected the issue and moved quickly to contain the activity. The company stated ...