Iran hacking group claims attack on US medical company An Iran-linked hacking group has claimed responsibility for a cyberattack on the US-based medical technology company Stryker, asserting it had extracted 50 terabytes of data as retaliation for military strikes on Iran. The group, known as Handala, issued a statement saying its operation was executed with "complete success" and described the attack as retribution for what it called "the brutal attack on the Minab school" in Iran, where authorities reported over 150 casualties. It also cited "ongoing cyber assaults against the infrastructure of the Axis of Resistance," referring to a coalition of armed groups backed by Tehran. Handala warned "Zionist leaders and their lobbies," stating, "This is only the beginning of a new chapter in cyber warfare." The group emphasized that all extracted data was now "in the hands of the free people of the world." Stryker confirmed it was experiencing a global network disruption linked to a cyberattack, though it stated there was no evidence of ransomware or malware and that the incident was contained. The company noted the attack disrupted Windows devices, including laptops and mobile phones connected to its networks, according to a report by The Wall Street Journal. Handala has previously claimed responsibility for attacks on Israeli and Gulf-region companies, including asserting "full access" to Jerusalem’s security cameras. Gil Messing, head of cyber intelligence at Israel-based Check Point, described the group as "the most notorious group affiliated with the Iranian regime," adding that it has been tracked for years. A Google Threat Intelligence report noted the group’s activities primarily involved hack-and-leak operations but have increasingly included tactics designed to spread fear, uncertainty, and doubt.#iran #stryker #handala #minab_school #axis_of_resistance
