Stryker Hit by Iran-Linked Cyberattack

0:00What's up Birmingham? This is Birmingham News Today, bringing you the city's fastest updates on what is happening now. A medical technology giant called Striker faced a major cybersecurity attack on Wednesday, 11th, 2026. The US-based company, which has an office in Homewood, saw global disruptions to its operations from hackers linked to Iran. The group behind it, known as Handala, claimed responsibility online. They said it was payback for a military strike on an Iranian elementary school that killed more than 100 people, based on reports from time. magazine Striker quickly stated there was no ransomware or malware involved, and they believe the incident is contained. Still, it hit their Microsoft systems hard, causing issues with order processing, manufacturing and shipping. The company is digging into the full effects with help from outside cybersecurity experts. They stressed that patient products remain unaffected. Striker serves patients in 61 countries, reaching over 150 million people worldwide.

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