Stryker Hit by Cyberattack, Iran-Linked Group Suspected

0:00On March 11th, Striker, a big medical equipment company from Portage, Michigan, got hit by a cyber attack this Wednesday. The attack messed up its global networks and some Microsoft programs. The firm makes everything from artificial joints to hospital beds and pulls in more than $25 billion in revenue each year. Company leaders say there is no sign of ransomware or malware, and they think the problem is contained for now. Their tech teams are digging into the full effects and working fast to get things back online. With 56,000 employees around the world, Striker plays a huge role in healthcare. Any downtime could ripple through hospitals relying on their gear, though no major patient impacts have been reported yet. New details point to the Hendala hacking group, which has ties to Iran after their logo showed up on some company login screens. Officials having confirmed it officially, but it's raising eyebrows in cyber security circles. We'll keep watching, as Striker shares more updates on the recovery, stay tuned for how this unfolds in the medical world.