Stryker Cyber Attack: Unmasking Digital Threats & Essential Protection Strategies

• Medical device giant Stryker's global network crippled by a cyber attack, suspected to be Wiper malware, bringing digital threats into focus.
• Cyber attacks are illegal attempts to disrupt systems, steal data, or damage digital devices, evolving from early viruses to sophisticated ransomware and state-sponsored attacks.
• Common methods include Phishing (fake emails), Smishing (SMS scams), Malware (ransomware, spyware), DoS (overloading systems), and Man-in-the-Middle attacks.
• Historic major attacks like WannaCry, NotPetya, Stuxnet, SolarWinds, and Yahoo Data Breach caused billions in damages and global disruption.
• Protect yourself by using strong, unique passwords, verifying links, keeping software updated, using antivirus, avoiding open Wi-Fi, and utilizing VPNs.