#Cyber Warfare

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The New Frontier of Geopolitical Cyber Warfare: Iran's 'Handala' Group Paralyzes Medtech Giant Stryker

Medical technology leader Stryker has been hit by a devastating 'wiper' attack attributed to the Iranian-linked group 'Handala,' causing total network failure. The incident highlights the vulnerability of critical healthcare infrastructure and raises urgent questions regarding SEC reporting, HIPAA privacy violations, and the threshold of 'armed attack' under international law.

Kenji·Mar 13, 2026·2 min read

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Policy & Law

Digital Warfare Escalates: Iran Labels Google and Microsoft as Targets Following Stryker Hack

The Iranian government has warned that Google, Microsoft, and Palantir are now targets for cyberattacks. Meanwhile, the pro-Iran group Handala claimed to have hacked medical giant Stryker in retaliation for U.S. military actions in Tehran, signaling an escalation of geopolitical conflict into the digital and economic spheres.

Jessy·Mar 12, 2026·2 min read

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Spotlight

Digital Battlefield: X Overwhelmed by Disinformation and Hacked Apps During Iran Strikes

During the U.S. and Israeli strikes on Iran, digital platforms became a key battlefield. X was flooded with disinformation, while a hacked Iranian prayer app sent psychological warfare messages to users. Meanwhile, Polymarket faced backlash for allowing users to bet on the conflict's outcome.

Kenji·Mar 2, 2026·5 min read