Why the Stryker Attack Still Matters. And Five Steps You Can Take Today

**Executive summary:** The Stryker March 2026 incident reportedly involved attackers (linked to the pro‑Iran group Handala) hijacking Stryker’s Intune/MDM management plane to issue mass remote‑wipe commands to up to 200,000 devices and claim ~50 TB of exfiltrated R&D data, causing major operational, supply‑chain, patient‑safety, legal and regulatory impacts; the report emphasizes treating management platforms as crown jewels, tightening BYOD/MDM controls, implementing phishing‑resistant MFA, establishing out‑of‑band communications, and rehearsing large‑scale restores.