A cyberattack attributed to pro-Iran hackers has impacted the operations of Michigan-based medical device manufacturer Stryker, causing significant disruption to its global network. The company reported that its Microsoft environment was affected, but indicated that there was no evidence of ransomware or malware involved in the incident.
Stryker produces various medical equipment including defibrillators and ambulance cots, serving over 150 million patients worldwide. Reports suggest that the attack also affected the company’s systems in Ireland. One notable disruption occurred with the Lifenet IT system, which emergency responders rely on to transmit patient data. Maryland's Institute for Emergency Medical Services Systems informed local hospitals of multiple issues with Lifenet, advising clinicians to use radio communication instead.
Despite the precautionary measures taken by some emergency medical services, a spokesperson for Stryker emphasized that the Lifenet system was not fully compromised and remained operational. The company has business continuity plans in place to mitigate the impact of the attack, and teams are actively working to assess the situation.