Iran-linked group says it hacked US company in retaliation for Minab school bombing

The Guardian - World NewsCenter-LeftEN 2 min read 100% complete by Robert Booth, UK technology editorMarch 12, 2026 at 12:50 PM

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An Iran-linked group, Handala, claimed responsibility for hacking US medical device company Stryker Corporation on Wednesday, causing disruptions to its systems. The group stated the attack was retaliation for the bombing of the Minab school in Iran and framed it as a response to cyber assaults against the "Axis of Resistance." Stryker acknowledged the attack, anticipating continued disruptions and a drop in share price, but stated there was no indication of ransomware or malware. Cybersecurity experts see this as an escalation of the Middle East conflict into the cyber realm, with potential for further attacks on US targets. Handala, identified as an Iranian hacktivist group active since 2023, claimed to have wiped thousands of systems and extracted 50 terabytes of data, though Stryker has not confirmed these claims.

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