Suspected pro-Iran hacker group tied to Stryker cyberattack

A pro‑Iran hacking collective, using the Handala logo and claiming responsibility, is reported to have launched a global cyberattack against medical device maker Stryker that wiped employee phones and disrupted access to Windows environments. Employees reported locked company devices and instructions to remove management tools; Stryker confirmed a global network disruption while investigators and U.S. agencies were contacted. If confirmed, analysts warn this represents a significant, potentially destructive escalation with risks to healthcare operations and possible follow‑on influence or copycat activity.