Website that FBI seized and was used by Iran-linked hackers to bring down Stryker medical machines is back online: What Handala group said

NodeGuardian · 2026-03-21T13:29:54+00:00

The Handala Hack Team resurfaced online after the FBI seized its domains, claiming a March 11 attack on Stryker. Cybersecurity experts expected this comeback, as Iranian hackers often evade takedowns.

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2026-03-21 13:29:54

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The Iran-linked hacking group “Handala Hack Team” has re-established its online presence just one day after the FBI and DOJ seized four of its domains. The group claimed responsibility for a March 11 cyberattack on US medical device giant Stryker. Cybersecurity experts expressed no surprise at the quick return, noting that Iranian threat actors frequently circumvent takedowns.

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