Threat Management , Threat Intelligence , Critical Infrastructure Security , Endpoint/Device Security Medtronic says cyberattack did not disrupt its operations April 27, 2026 Share By Steve Zurier (Adobe Stock) Large medical devices maker Medtronic on April 24 said it was hit by a cyberattack that led to unauthorized access to data in some of its corporate IT systems. However, in a statement , Medtronic said it had not identified any impact to its products, patient safety, or connections to its customers, manufacturing and distribution operations, financial reporting systems, or the company’s ability to meet patient needs. “The networks that support our corporate IT systems, our products and our manufacturing and distribution operations are separate,” said the company. “Hospital customer networks remain separate from Medtronic IT networks and are secured and managed by customers’ IT teams.” The attack raised some eyebrows because it was reportedly claimed by Handala, the same group that was behind the attack on Stryker March 11 that led to service disruptions. This was the second publicly reported attack on a large medical device maker since the war with Iran started Feb. 28. “Handala didn't target Medtronic by accident,” said Amir Khayat, co-founder and CEO of Vorlon. “Critical infrastructure, complex vendor networks, sensitive data, and known security gaps make healthcare one of the most attractive targets in the world. The teams that find out their exposure after an incident are the ones who never looked before it." Khayat pointed out that Medtronic runs one of the largest medical device companies in the world. And, while it’s good news that its operations weren't disrupted, Khayat said security teams should not take that news as the main headline. “The attacker got in, and data was accessed,” said Khayat. “And, the investigation into what was actually touched is still ongoing.” Agnidipta Sarkar, chief evangelist at ColorTokens, said this attack highlights the escalating threat landscape facing the healthcare and medical technology sectors. While Medtronic successfully contained the breach to its corporate IT network, preventing disruption to its manufacturing and product lines, the incident underscores the critical need for robust measures so teams are ready for the next possible breach. “At the heart of the challenge are high levels of both complexity and uncertainty,” said Sarkar. “Technologies such as microsegmentation, especially agentless with EDR, contribute significantly to building this capability.” Steve Zurier Related Application security ‘AiFrame’ browser attacks continue with fake authenticator, converter extensions Laura French April 24, 2026 The malicious extensions inject iframes to display phishing content and extract other data. Threat Intelligence Cambodian senator, others hit with US sanctions over scam allegations SC Staff April 24, 2026 The U.S. Treasury Department has sanctioned Cambodian Senator Kok An, along with 28 individuals and entities, over their alleged involvement in protecting scam operations, according to Al Jazeera. Ransomware Ransomware supply chain untangled by RAMP forum leak SC Staff April 24, 2026 Security Affairs reports that prolific Russian dark web forum and ransomware network RAMP has suffered a major data leak that exposed thousands of user records, activity logs, and insights into how the cybercrime market operates. Related Events Cybercast Better Threat Intelligence Between Public and Private Sectors On-Demand Event Cybercast RSAC Preview: Exposure management takes center stage On-Demand Event Virtual Conference Nationwide Cybersecurity Summit 2025: Safeguarding America’s Digital Future On-Demand Event Get daily email updates SC Media's daily must-read of the most current and pressing daily news Business Email By clicking the Subscribe button below, you agree to SC Media Terms of Use and Privacy Policy . Subscribe Related Terms Account Harvesting Antivirus Software Brute Force DumpSec Dumpster Diving Ephemeral Port Firmware Keylogger Morris Worm Password Cracking You can skip this ad in 5 seconds