Stryker Corporation, a major medical technology company, was targeted in a cyberattack claimed by a pro-Iranian hacktivist group, according to reports that sent the company's shares lower.

The attack was claimed by a group identifying itself as pro-Iran, though the full extent of any potential data breach or system compromise has not been confirmed. Details about the specific methods used in the attack or the scope of any potential damage remain unclear.

According to the hacktivist group's claims, the attack was carried out in retaliation for a U.S. military strike on a Tehran school that the group alleges killed more than 175 people, most of them children. The specifics of this claimed motivation could not be independently verified.

Stryker shares fell following news reports of the suspected cyberattack. The Michigan-based company manufactures medical devices and equipment used in hospitals and healthcare facilities worldwide.

Cyberattacks targeting healthcare and medical technology companies have become increasingly common, with groups often motivated by financial gain or geopolitical objectives. The healthcare sector's critical infrastructure and sensitive patient data make it an attractive target for various threat actors.

Stryker has not immediately responded to requests for comment regarding the reported attack or any potential impact on its operations.