"The FBI, the National Security Agency, the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency, and the Department of Energy issued a joint advisory, warning Iran-backed hackers were targeting critical infrastructure, including water and power plants."
"Handala's attack against Stryker on March 11 put the medical technology company's 56,000 employees operating in 61 countries at a standstill, while order processing, manufacturing, and shipping were halted."
"Experts indicate that targeting high-profile figures like Patel is part of Iran's larger war strategy to sow disruption in the U.S. and Israel."
"The warning is a signal to the private sector in particular to take this threat seriously, as it operates most of the U.S. critical infrastructure."
In March, a cyberattack on FBI Director Kash Patel's personal email leaked over 300 messages and personal documents. The Handala Hack Team, linked to Iran, claimed responsibility. This attack is part of a broader strategy to disrupt U.S. and Israeli operations. A similar attack on Stryker halted operations for three weeks, impacting earnings. A joint advisory from U.S. agencies warned of ongoing threats to critical infrastructure, including water and power plants, emphasizing the need for the private sector to take these threats seriously.
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