An Iran-linked hacker group has claimed responsibility for a cyberattack on a medical tech company in what appears to be the first significant instance of Iran’s hacking an American company since the start of the war between the countries.
The company, Stryker, which is headquartered in Michigan, produces a range of medical equipment and technology.
Historically, Iran has conducted some of the most infamous “wiper” cyberattacks on national enemies, aiming to simply erase all data on computers’ networks. Victims include Saudi Aramco, Saudi Arabia’s national oil company, in 2012, and the Sands Casino in 2014.
Ooof, this isn’t good.
You know how sometimes paramedics have to come to your house and hook you up to a heart monitor? That’s most likely a Stryker Lifepak.
You know how those same paramedics need to put you on a stretcher and load you into the ambulance? That’s most likely a Stryker Power-Pro.
You know how when those same paramedics bring you to the hospital and they put you in a medical bed, and hook you up to a bunch of equipment? Most likely more Stryker gear.
Maybe this should have been considered before we started ANOTHER stupid war.
What does the regime care, it’s only the poors who’ll be affected.