Iranian hackers wiped data from 200,000 devices of American medical company Stryker
An Iranian hacker group claimed to have erased data from 200,000 devices belonging to the American medical company Stryker, causing office closures. According to the Wall Street Journal, the hackers’ logo appeared on the company's login pages.
They exploited a zero-day vulnerability that deletes all data on a device when it is powered on. This cyberattack created significant operational disruptions, highlighting vulnerabilities in medical infrastructure security.
The incident underscores the urgent need for enhanced cybersecurity measures in medical technology, with potential long-term implications for data protection and operational continuity.
