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technology21 days ago•53 min saved

CISA Warns on Intune Risks After Stryker Breach, Calls for Tighter Controls

After Stryker’s March 11 breach targeting its Microsoft environment, CISA issued an urgent advisory urging organizations to harden endpoint-management configurations and adopt Microsoft’s new Intune security best practices. The alert notes attackers abusing legitimate endpoint-management tools to gain privileged access and move laterally. Key mitigations include implementing least-privilege RBAC, phishing-resistant MFA with Entra ID and Conditional Access, reviewing Privileged Identity Management for just-in-time access, enabling Multi-Admin Approval for sensitive operations, and aligning with Zero Trust principles across Intune and connected Microsoft services.

via CyberSecurityNews|

#cisa #cybersecurity #endpoint-management

technology21 days ago•2 min saved

FBI Seizes Iranian Hackers’ Domains Tied to Stryker Attack

The FBI seized four domains linked to actors tied to Iran’s Ministry of Intelligence and Security, including the pro-Iranian group Handala, that were used to conduct psychological operations such as threats and leaked data after the Stryker cyberattack; the DOJ says the campaign aims to coercively shape narratives and intimidate dissidents and journalists, with incidents including death threats and a Handala-linked attack that disrupted Maryland hospitals.

via Axios|

#fbi #hacking #handala

technology22 days ago•3 min saved

FBI Dismantles Iran-Linked Handala Web Hub After Stryker Breach

The FBI seized the Handala‑run site tied to Iran‑linked hackers after it claimed responsibility for the Stryker breach, replacing it with a DOJ/FBI notice. Stryker reported disruption from attackers who accessed Microsoft accounts and used Intune to wipe devices, while experts say Handala’s activity has waned. CISA urged companies to secure Microsoft Intune access as cyber tensions with Iran continue.

via NBC News|

#cybersecurity #fbi #handala

technology23 days ago•3 min saved

CISA urges tightening Intune controls after Stryker wipe incident

CISA urged U.S. organizations to harden Microsoft Intune following Stryker's breach, recommending least-privilege admin access, MFA, RBAC, and multi-admin approvals to prevent the wipe of nearly 80,000 devices.

via BleepingComputer|

#cisa #intune #mfa

world24 days ago•5 min saved

Iran War Expands Into Global Cyberwar

Handala, an Iran-linked group, claimed a cyberattack on Stryker that allegedly wiped over 200,000 devices across 79 countries, illustrating a widening cyber battlefield in the Iran war. The incident sits within a broader campaign by IRGC-backed groups (CyberAv3ngers, APT33, APT55) targeting US infrastructure, plus a loose hacktivist coalition—Cyber Islamic Resistance—coordinating actions via Telegram. The United States and Israel are reported to be conducting cyber operations as part of Operation Epic Fury, with actors employing AI tools to disrupt energy, telecoms, and government networks.

via Euronews.com|

#cyberwarfare #epic-fury #handala

technology25 days ago•10 min saved

Stryker breach spotlights risk of weaponized device-management tools

A March 2026 Stryker cyberattack allegedly used Microsoft Intune to remotely wipe thousands of devices, with Iran-linked Handala claiming credit and up to 50 terabytes of data stolen. Researchers say the attack leveraged living-off-the-land techniques rather than a flaw in Intune, highlighting how MDM/UEM platforms can be abused. MFA and multi-account approvals for destructive actions are advised as Stryker works with forensic experts and the CISA investigates the incident.

via Cybersecurity Dive|

#cyberattack #microsoft-intune #mobile-device-management

technology25 days ago•3 min saved

Stryker’s Intune wipe hits 80,000 devices; no malware used

Last week’s Stryker cyberattack, linked to the Handala hacktivist group, targeted its internal Microsoft environment and used the Intune wipe command to remotely erase data on about 80,000 devices after an admin account was compromised; attackers claimed wiping 200,000 devices and stealing 50 TB, but investigators found no data exfiltration and no malware was deployed. Medical devices remain safe, while electronic ordering systems are offline and orders must be placed via sales reps as restoration proceeds. Microsoft’s DART and Unit 42 are leading the investigation, with full operations and shipping expected to resume as systems recover.

via BleepingComputer|

#cyberattack #cybersecurity #handala-hacktivist

technology28 days ago•10 min saved

Handala: Iran’s Hacktivist Front Becomes Tehran’s Cyber Retaliation Arm

Iran’s Handala, a MOIS-linked hacktivist front tied to the Void Manticore operation, has emerged as the public face of Tehran’s retaliatory cyberactivity amid US-Israeli strikes, using hack‑and‑leak campaigns and wiper malware to disrupt targets in Israel and the West. The Stryker breach is their most consequential operation to date, though researchers say Handala appears opportunistic rather than strategically planned, pursuing quick access and chaotic disruption while also scouting for surveillance opportunities across the Middle East, including hacked cameras.

via WIRED|

#cyberwar #hacktivism #handala

business29 days ago•3 min saved

Stryker Faces Uncertain Recovery Timeline After Global Cyberattack

Stryker disclosed a global cyberattack that disrupted its Microsoft environment and wiped devices via Intune, affecting about 5,500 employees across several regions; while restoration efforts are ongoing, the full timeline and potential financial impact remain unclear, with security researchers pointing to Handala/IRGC-linked APT34 activity though Microsoft has not commented.

via The Record from Recorded Future News|

#apt34 #business #cyberattack

technology1 month ago•2 min saved

Iranian Hacktivists Strike Stryker in Retaliation for Minab School Bombing

An Iran-linked hacktivist group, Handala, claims it hacked U.S. medical-device maker Stryker in retaliation for the Minab school bombing, saying it caused global disruption to Microsoft-based systems; Stryker says there is no ransomware evidence and the incident is contained, with a full restoration timeline unclear. Analysts warn more cyber actions may follow as Middle East tensions spill into the cyber realm.

via The Guardian|

#cyberattack #hacktivism #iran

tech1 month ago•38 min saved

Iran-linked cyberattack freezes Stryker’s global operations

An Iran-linked cyberattack disrupted Stryker’s global networks, taking devices offline and bringing operations to a standstill across Europe, Asia, and the US; Handala claims to have exfiltrated 50 TB of data and wiped over 200,000 devices, though Stryker says there is no malware or ransomware and the full impact and restoration timeline remain uncertain.

via The Verge|

#cyberattack #cybersecurity #handala

technology1 month ago•2 min saved

Iran-linked Hackers Hit U.S. MedTech Stryker, Disrupting Global Operations

Iran-backed Handala claimed responsibility for a global cyberattack on U.S. medical-technology company Stryker, crippling its Microsoft environment, wiping data on many computers, and forcing offices to close; Stryker says there is no ransomware and is assessing the impact as Handala frames the strike as retaliation for an Iranian school bombing.

via Mashable|

#cyberattack #cybersecurity #handala

world1 month ago•2 min saved

Iran-linked hackers cripple Stryker in retaliatory cyberattack

Iran-connected group Handala disrupted Stryker’s global networks and claimed to have stolen about 50 terabytes of data in retaliation for US-Israeli strikes on Iran. Stryker reported a global Microsoft environment disruption with no evidence of ransomware and said the incident is under investigation; Handala also claimed an attack on Verifone amid broader tensions and threats against Western targets.

via Al Jazeera|

#cyberattack #data-breach #handala

cybersecurity1 month ago•4 min saved

Iranian-Hacked Wiper Hit Stryker, Triggering Healthcare Supply Chain Fears

An Iran-linked hacktivist group, Handala, claimed a mass data-wiping attack on medical-tech company Stryker, saying 200,000 devices across 79 countries were wiped and offices shut, reportedly using a remote wipe via Microsoft Intune; Irish reports say about 5,000 staff were sent home and devices wiped, raising concerns about healthcare supply chains, though the American Hospital Association says there are no confirmed direct hospital disruptions yet as investigations continue.

via Krebs on Security|

#cybersecurity #data-wipe #handala-hack-team

business2 years ago•1 min saved

After-hours and Monday market movers: Arista Networks, MGM Resorts, Stryker, and more.

Arista Networks beat analysts' expectations for Q1 but saw a 7% slide in its stock; Everest Re Group missed analyst expectations for Q1, causing a 4.7% drop in its shares; Stryker fell over 4% after warning that full-year sales and per-share earnings will be "modestly unfavorably impacted" if foreign exchange rates stay near current levels; NXP Semiconductors beat Wall Street expectations in Q1, causing a 3.9% gain in its shares; Diamondback Energy lost 1.7% after its Q1 earnings came in lower than expected. MGM Resorts shed 0.2% despite strong Q1 earnings.

via CNBC|

#arista-networks #business #diamondback-energy