Iran-Backed Hackers Take Credit For Massive Attack On U.S. Medical Device Maker
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Devices running Microsoft Windows, including cellphones, laptops and others were all wiped.
March 11 (Reuters) - An Iranian-linked hacking group on Wednesday claimed responsibility for a destructive cyberattack on U.S.-based medical device and services provider Stryker, according to messages posted to the group’s Telegram channel.
The Michigan-based company, with 56,000 employees and operations in 61 countries, said in a filing with the SEC that the attack caused disruptions and limitations of access to some systems, and that the timeline for a full restoration is not yet known.
Staff and contractors said in social media posts that the logo of an Iran-linked hacking group has appeared on the company’s login pages. Reuters was not able to verify the posts.
“We have no indication of ransomware or malware and believe the incident is contained,” a company spokesperson said, without commenting on who may have been behind the attack. Calls to the company’s global headquarters in Portage, Michigan, were answered with a recording that said the company is “currently experiencing a building emergency.”
Stryker shares ended down 3.6% on Wednesday.
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