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FBI Seizes Pro-Iranian Hacktivist Sites Following Stryker Cyber Attack

Mlq.Ai • March 19, 2026

The FBI has taken control of two domains operated by the pro-Iranian Handala hacking group after the group conducted a destructive cyberattack on medical device manufacturer Stryker. The attack wiped data from approximately 80,000 employee devices worldwide using Microsoft Intune commands. The domains now display U.S. government seizure notices pursuant to a court warrant from the District of Maryland.

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FBI Seizes Iranian Hacktivist Group Websites After Stryker Cyberattack The FBI has seized two websites linked to the Iranian hacktivist group Handala following their cyberattack on Stryker Corporation, a U.S. medical technology firm. The attack, which occurred on March 11, 2026, involved the hackers gaining access to an internal administrative account and wiping data from approximately 80,000 devices using Microsoft Intune commands. The seized domains were used for doxing individuals linked to Israeli defense firms and for promoting the group's activities. The FBI's action is part of a broader effort to disrupt Iranian state-sponsored cyber operations. Handala has acknowledged the seizures and claimed they will continue their operations through new channels. The attack on Stryker disrupted the company's order processing, manufacturing, and shipping operations. The FBI's seizure notices indicate these domains were involved in malicious cyber activities on behalf of a foreign state actor. 21 sources 77

FBI Seizes Pro-Iranian Hacktivist Sites Following Stryker Cyber Attack

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