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title: Iranian Hackers Target US Medical Giant in Cyber Retaliation
description: Iran-linked Handala hacks Stryker Corp, disrupting systems and stealing data, highlighting growing cyber threats amid Iran-US tensions.
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# Iranian Hackers Target US Medical Giant in Cyber Retaliation

Iran-linked Handala hacks Stryker Corp, disrupting systems and stealing data, highlighting growing cyber threats amid Iran-US tensions.

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The Iran-linked hacker group Handala attacked Michigan-based Stryker Corporation, a major medical device manufacturer, claiming retaliation for the bombing of Iran's Minab school. The Wednesday cyberattack disrupted thousands of employees' Microsoft systems globally, causing Stryker's stock to drop 3%. Handala claimed to have wiped systems and stolen 50 terabytes of data, calling Stryker a "Zionist-rooted corporation." The company says there's no ransomware detected and the incident appears contained, though full restoration timeline remains unknown. Cybersecurity experts warn this marks escalation as Iran's conflict spreads to US cyber targets, with more attacks likely coming. **Source:** [The Guardian](https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/mar/12/iran-group-hack-medical-company-minab-school)

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