The Fox News Rundown Iran-Linked Hackers Target U.S. Companies
Mar 14, 2026
Michael Crean, SVP of Managed Services at SonicWall and U.S. Army combat veteran, brings cybersecurity expertise. He discusses Iran-linked cyberattacks, the destructive Stryker wiper incident, threats to healthcare and manufacturing. He covers how adversaries hide attribution, target contractors to reach governments, and practical cyber hygiene steps for everyday users.
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Destructive Cyberattacks Target Medical Manufacturing
- Iran-linked groups are conducting destructive cyberattacks aimed at critical manufacturers, not just extortion or data theft.
- Michael Crean says the Stryker incident used wiper malware to 'come in and destroy everything' including facilities in the U.S. and Ireland.
Cyberattacks Create Global Cascading Harm
- Cyberattacks in modern warfare aim to cause cascading global effects by targeting companies whose equipment is used worldwide.
- Crean notes Stryker's equipment disruption forced thousands from jobs and affected hospitals internationally.
Do Basic Cyber Hygiene Like Patching And MFA
- Use basic cyber hygiene to reduce risk: avoid suspicious links, keep software patched, and enable multi-factor authentication.
- Crean emphasizes MFA and patches as straightforward, high-impact defenses even if inconvenient.