MedTech Giant Stryker Crippled by Iran-Linked Hacker Attack

Medical technology giant Stryker has been targeted by a highly disruptive cyberattack carried out by an Iran-linked hacker group.

Stryker is a Fortune 500 company that specializes in the manufacturing of surgical equipment, orthopedic implants, and neurotechnology. Headquartered in Michigan, the company employs approximately 56,000 people and reported over $25 billion in revenue for 2025. Its critical role in the healthcare supply chain makes it an essential partner for hospitals worldwide.

The Iran-linked hacker group named Handala has taken credit for the attack, claiming to have struck an “unprecedented blow” to the company.

The hackers claim to have wiped more than 200,000 servers, mobile devices, and other systems, forcing Stryker to shut down offices in 79 countries. They also allegedly stole 50TB of data from the company’s systems.

Handala has been highly active since the start of the US-Israel-Iran conflict.

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