Stryker

Stryker is a major US-based medical device and services provider. It has recently become newsworthy due to a significant cyberattack on March 12, 2026, that crippled its global networks. An Iran-linked hacking group, claiming responsibility, stated the attack was retaliation for deadly US-Israeli strikes on an Iranian school. The hackers claim to have seized 50 terabytes of data, causing production paralysis and a drop in Stryker's stock value. This event highlights the escalating cyber warfare between Iran, Israel, and the US, and the potential for critical infrastructure, like medical companies, to be targeted. The attack on Stryker underscores the growing global consequences of the conflict, extending beyond direct military actions to include disruptive cyber operations.