The FBI and Justice Department have seized two websites linked to the Iranian-affiliated hacking group Handala, following the group's recent cyberattack on medical technology company Stryker.

The seizure comes after Handala conducted what sources describe as a destructive hack against Stryker, a major medical device manufacturer. The attack reportedly caused significant disruptions to the American company's operations.

Handala is characterized as a pro-Iranian hacktivist group that has targeted various entities. The group had maintained a relatively low profile in recent months before the Stryker incident brought renewed attention to their activities.

The FBI's action represents the latest effort by U.S. law enforcement to disrupt Iranian-linked cyber operations targeting American companies and infrastructure. Federal authorities have increasingly moved to seize domains and online assets used by foreign hacking groups as part of broader cybersecurity enforcement efforts.

Details about the specific nature of the Stryker hack and the full extent of any damage or data compromise have not been fully disclosed. The timing of the website seizures suggests they were conducted as a direct response to the medical company attack.