Stryker Says Malicious File Found During Probe Into Iran-Linked Attack
The FBI has published an alert describing the malware used by Iranian government hackers. The post Stryker Says Malicious File Found During Probe Into Iran-Linked Attack appeared first on SecurityWeek.
Medical technology giant Stryker has shared an update regarding its investigation into the recent Iran-linked cyberattack, revealing that a malicious file used by the attackers has been identified.
The Stryker incident came to light on March 11, with the hacker group Handala taking credit for the attack.
Handala, widely believed to be a hacktivist persona controlled by Iran’s Ministry of Intelligence and Security (MOIS), claimed to have wiped more than 200,000 devices, forcing Stryker to shut down offices in dozens of countries.
Source: https://www.securityweek.com/stryker-says-malicious-file-found-during-probe-into-iran-linked-attack/
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