# Zimmer Biomet

Type: Company

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## Timeline

- **2026-03-11T20:15:00Z**: Public Confirmation — Stryker issues official statements confirming the disruption and the ongoing forensic investigation.
- **2026-03-11T18:30:00Z**: Group Claims Responsibility — The Iran-linked group Handala publicly claims responsibility for the attack on social media platforms.
- **2026-03-11T17:30:00Z**: Network Shutdown — Company initiates a global shutdown of internal networks to contain the spread of suspected wiper malware.
- **2026-03-11T16:00:00Z**: Initial Detection — Stryker IT security teams detect unauthorized access and anomalous activity on global servers.

## Recent coverage (1 stories)

### Stryker Global Networks Crippled by Sophisticated Iran-Linked Cyberattack
2026-03-11 21:10:21 · Sentiment: Negative · Impact: 7/10 · Sources: 2

Medical technology giant Stryker (SYK) has confirmed a massive cyberattack that has disrupted its global networks and forced the closure of its Michigan headquarters. The attack, attributed to the Iran-linked group Handala, reportedly involves destructive wiper malware targeting the company's critical infrastructure.
Full story: https://getbiobrief.com/story/stryker-global-cyberattack-disruption

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