War spreads into cyberspace after Iran-linked hackers hit medtech giant Stryker

An Iran-linked hacking group has claimed responsibility for a cyberattack on U.S. medical device giant Stryker, marking a potential escalation of cyber activity tied to the ongoing conflict in the Middle East. Stryker confirmed in a Form 8-K filing with the SEC that a cyberattack caused a global disruption to its Microsoft systems. The Wall Street Journal reported the attack began in the United States before spreading globally, with staff discovering that cellphones and laptops … More →

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