<2> Pro-Iran Hacktivist Group Claims Responsibility for Stryker Medical Tech Attack
<3> Background on the Attack
The pro-Iran hacktivist group, known for its cyber attacks on various U.S. and Israeli targets, has claimed responsibility for the recent attack on medical technology giant Stryker. The group, which has been linked to the Iranian government, stated that the attack was in retaliation for a U.S. strike on a Tehran school that killed more than 175 people, most of them children.
<3> The U.S. Strike on the Tehran School
On January 28, 2023, a U.S. drone strike targeted a school in Tehran, killing over 175 people, mostly children. The strike was carried out in response to a series of attacks on U.S. interests in the region.
<3> The Stryker Attack
The pro-Iran hacktivist group claimed that the attack on Stryker was a direct response to the U.S. strike on the Tehran school. The group stated that the attack was designed to disrupt Stryker