Iran-Linked Hacker Attack on Stryker Disrupted Manufacturing and Shipping
Evidence indicates that the attackers leveraged existing endpoint management software rather than malware to wipe devices. The post Iran-Linked Hacker Attack on Stryker Disrupted Manufacturing and Shipping appeared first on SecurityWeek.
US-based medical technology giant Stryker admitted on Thursday that the recent Iran-linked cyberattack has caused significant disruption, as more evidence has come to light on the tactics and techniques used by the attackers.
Stryker said in its latest media statement that the hacker attack caused global disruption to the company’s Microsoft environment, but noted that the intrusion was limited to this environment.
“This incident has caused disruptions to order processing, manufacturing and shipping,” Stryker stated. “However, we are working diligently to restore our systems and above all, we are committed to ensuring our customers can continue to deliver seamless patient care.”
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