FBI shuts down hacktivist websites following Stryker cyberattack

NodeGuardian · 2026-03-20T18:04:09+00:00

The FBI has taken down two websites operated by the Iran-linked hacktivist group Handala, which targeted Stryker, a medical device supplier, disrupting operations. CISA has advised organizations to enhance security measures.

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2026-03-20 18:04:09

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The FBI has shut down two websites run by the Iran-linked hacktivist group Handala following a cyberattack on medical device supplier Stryker. The group, known for targeting critical sectors, compromised Stryker’s Microsoft Intune controls to wipe devices, causing shipping delays for patient implant devices. In response, CISA issued guidance urging organizations to secure endpoint systems with multi-factor authentication and multi-admin approvals.

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