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Stryker hit by Handala data-wiping attack

› Stryker corporate Microsoft / endpoint environment

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started
Mar 12, 2026
closed
Apr 5, 2026
CVEs
none
sources
2

## summary

In March 2026 medical-tech company Stryker suffered a disruptive attack on its Microsoft environment. Iran-linked Handala claimed responsibility, alleging mass device wipes after domain-admin compromise. CISA warned organizations to harden endpoint management. Stryker reported being fully operational by early April.

severity: Destructive cyberattack

## affected

  • n/a

## fixed in

no fixed release yet

## news & write-ups[2]

## notes & caveats

Verify primary vendor advisory for exact fixed versions; facts taken from public sources listed in links.