Government 'very vigilant' to cyberattack risk after Stryker hit by hacker group

Stryker's site in Carrigtwohill, Co Cork. Picture: Larry Cummins

Taoiseach Micheál Martin has said cybersecurity threats are a “constant”, following a cyberattack at multinational firm Stryker.

Last week, the US surgical equipment firm was left at a standstill, after a cyberattack was carried out by the Iranian-linked Handala organisation in response to the Middle East conflict.