Stryker Restoring Systems After Pro-Iran Hackers Wiped Thousands of Employee Devices

Medical technology company Stryker reported it is restoring systems after pro-Iran hackers deployed a wiper attack that erased data on thousands of employee devices. The cyberattack caused widespread operational disruptions, though the exact timeline of the incident was not specified. The hack is described as the first major U.S. cyberattack in retaliation to the Trump administration’s policies during the Iran conflict. No specific malware strain, technical indicators, or CVE IDs were mentioned in the report. The attack targeted Stryker’s infrastructure, impacting its ability to conduct business.