Stryker, a global leader in medical technology, recently suffered a disruptive cyberattack attributed to a group with ties to Iran’s intelligence services. The attackers deployed a data-wiping malware that forced the company to send home more than 5,000 employees from its largest hub outside the U.S., located in Ireland. Meanwhile, Stryker’s main U.S. headquarters reported a building emergency, underscoring the widespread impact of the breach. This incident highlights the pressing risks geopolitical cyber threats pose to critical healthcare infrastructure and underscores the urgent need for strengthened cybersecurity measures across the health sector.
