Ransomware Negotiator Charged, Iranian Hacktivists Target Stryker

A ransomware negotiator has been charged with aiding the BlackCat (ALPHV) ransomware group. Threat actors exploited vulnerabilities in FortiGate firewalls to breach networks, though specific CVEs or technical details were not provided. Iranian hacktivist groups conducted attacks that wiped systems belonging to Stryker, a medical technology company. The incidents occurred during Week 11 of the reporting period, with no exact dates specified. The impacts included network breaches via firewall exploitation and data destruction targeting Stryker’s infrastructure.