Stryker Systems Disrupted in Cyber Attack; Handala Group Claims Responsibility

On March 11, 2026 Stryker Corporation disclosed a cyber incident that disrupted global internal networks and Microsoft-managed systems, leaving thousands of employees unable to access corporate systems and with some managed devices wiped or inoperable; open-source reporting suggests a remote wipe via Microsoft Intune and the Iran-linked persona “Handala” has claimed responsibility though Stryker has not verified the method or scope and reports no confirmed ransomware or malware.