Pcmag Iranian Hackers Wipe Data from 200,000 Stryker Medical Devices
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- •Iranian hackers erased data from over 200,000 devices at Stryker.
- •The attack exploited a zero-day vulnerability for data deletion.
- •Over 50TB of data was reportedly extracted during the incident.
An Iranian hacker group has claimed responsibility for a cyberattack on the American medical company Stryker, resulting in the deletion of data from over 200,000 devices, including servers and mobile phones used by employees. The hackers exploited a zero-day vulnerability that activates data deletion when the devices are powered on. Reports indicate that more than 50TB of data was extracted during the attack. The incident has caused significant operational disruptions, leading to office closures and raising alarms about the security of medical infrastructure. The attack highlights the urgent need for improved cybersecurity measures in the medical technology sector. The hackers' logo appeared on the company's login pages, indicating a high level of sophistication in their approach. The current status of the attack response and recovery efforts remains unclear.
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