Last Update: 04/05/2026 at 2:50 PM EST
Handala Wipes Stryker Systems Globally
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Executive Summary
Handala claimed a wiper attack on Stryker that disrupted corporate systems, wiped devices, and strained healthcare operations across 79 countries
- Handala claimed responsibility for a wiper attack on Stryker
- Reports said more than 200000 systems and mobile devices were wiped
- The outage affected offices and operations across 79 countries
- Stryker said the disruption hit its internal Microsoft environment
- Microsoft Intune remote wipe commands were cited as the method
- Healthcare workflows were affected, including LifeNet ECG transmission
- Stryker said its medical products remained safe to use
Quick Facts
- What: Wiper attack disrupted devices and corporate systems
- Where: Stryker operations across 79 countries worldwide
- Why: Said to be retaliation amid Iran related tensions
- Who: Handala claimed the attack against Stryker
- When: March 11 2026 during the overnight disruption
Coverage Timeline: 6 Days
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Handala, Iran linked hacktivist group, claims responsibility for data wipe incident at Stryker recently, affecting hospital networks across 79 countries.
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Handala hacktivists used wiper malware to attack Stryker, wiping devices and exfiltrating 50 terabytes, triggering a global outage across 79 countries, early Wednesday.
Stryker reports last week that a cyberattack targeted its internal Microsoft environment across multiple countries, wiping about 80000 devices with no product impact.
Handala Hack Team claims data wipe at Stryker across 79 countries using Microsoft Intune remote wipe.
Stryker Corporation experienced a March 11 2026 cyberattack disrupting Windows systems worldwide and affecting operations in the United States, Ireland, Europe, and Asia.