Medical device manufacturer Stryker announced on Thursday that its operations are steadily returning to full capacity after a cyberattack caused widespread business disruption. The company stated that its production capabilities are rebounding quickly, with most facilities and critical production lines now operational. Following the announcement, Stryker's stock price rose 2%. The cyber incident, which occurred on March 11, impacted Stryker's operations, hindering order processing, manufacturing, and shipments. A hacker group with alleged ties to Iran, known as "Handala," claimed responsibility for the attack on the same day, stating it was retaliation for an assault on a girls' school in Minab, southern Iran. Stryker personnel discovered that mobile phones, laptops, and other remote devices running Microsoft Windows OS and connected to the company's computer platform were affected by the attack. In a statement, Stryker said, "The customer electronic ordering system has been restored, and we are working to verify orders, manufacture products, and deliver to customers as quickly and safely as possible." Stryker, which employs 56,000 people and operates in 61 countries, stated it is collaborating with external cybersecurity experts and relevant authorities, who have attempted to seize domains associated with the hackers.
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