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Case No. 10442Cyberattack · Co. Limerick · 11 Mar 2026

Limerick staff unable to log in after cyberattack on Stryker

Staff at Stryker, a medical devices firm, in Raheen, Limerick, could not log onto their work devices after the firm's computer systems were hit by a cyber-attack on Wednesday 11 March 2026. The attack was a wiper attack that destroys data rather than demanding ransom, and Handala, a group believed to be linked to Iran, has claimed responsibility. Stryker said it had no indication of ransomware or malware and believed the incident was contained, and by Friday 13 March the company said its computers were being slowly fixed and the attack was fully contained. The latest report, from the Limerick Leader on 18 March, covered the staff log-in problems and the company's statements.

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Key facts

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What happened
  • Stryker is a medical devices firm.
  • Staff at Stryker in Raheen, Limerick, could not log onto their work devices after the firm's computer systems were impacted by a cyber-attack.
Where
Stryker employs close to 1,000 people in Limerick and also has bases in Cork and Belfast.
When
Stryker workers found the attack had hit on the morning of Wednesday 11 March 2026.
Cause
The attack was a wiper attack, which destroys data rather than asking for ransom.
Other details
  • Handala, a group believed to be linked to Iran, has claimed responsibility for the attack.
  • Stryker said it had no indication of ransomware or malware and believed the incident was contained.
  • By Friday 13 March the company indicated its computers were being slowly fixed and the attack was fully contained.
  • The Limerick Leader reported the staff log-in problems on 18 March 2026, based on what was understood.
7 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatStaff at Stryker in Raheen could not log onto their work devices after the firm's computer systems were impacted by a cyber-attack. (limerickleader.ie)
  • whereStryker has close to 1,000 employees in Limerick and also has bases in Cork and Belfast. (limerickleader.ie)
  • whenStryker workers found the attack hit on Wednesday morning, March 11. (limerickleader.ie)
  • causeThe attack was a 'wiper' attack that destroys data rather than asking for ransom. (limerickleader.ie)
  • otherHandala, a group believed to be linked to Iran, has claimed responsibility for the attack. (limerickleader.ie)
  • otherStryker said it had no indication of ransomware or malware and believed the incident was contained. (limerickleader.ie)
  • otherBy Friday, March 13, the company indicated its computers were being slowly fixed and the attack was fully contained. (limerickleader.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 18 Mar2026
    Reportedlimerickleader.ie, first report
    Limerick staff unable to login to work devices after cyberattack from hacker group

    Reports the cyberattack on Stryker's Limerick operations, which employs close to 1,000 people, and the company's statements on the impact and containment.