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US Healthcare Firm Attacked by Cyber Assault, Hacker Collective Assumes Accountability

NBC News, this breach appears to be the first notable instance of an Iranian organization infiltrating an American business since the escalation of hostilities between the two nations.

Stryker is a manufacturer of medical devices based in Portage, Michigan. An announcement released by Stryker on the corporate website characterized the hacking incident as “a global network outage affecting our Microsoft ecosystem due to a cyber attack.” The firm clarified that there was no evidence of ransomware or malware, and that the situation appears to be under control. This occurs at a juncture when cybercriminals are leveraging AI to counter AI, making the contained nature of this breach a fortunate occurrence for Stryker.

A piece by KrebsOnSecurity suggests that the incident may have involved the application of a service called Microsoft Intune to remotely erase data from devices linked to the company’s Microsoft network. Microsoft has not responded to inquiries from NBC News regarding comments or specifics about the cyber assault, despite the gravity of this violation.

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Apple TV Secures Initial F1 Audience Triumph Against ESPN

Apple TV has recently reached a notable achievement by eclipsing ESPN in viewership for the Australian Grand Prix, representing its inaugural Formula 1 triumph. Eddy Cue, Apple’s senior vice president, revealed that the audience for last weekend’s race on Apple TV surpassed that of the same event on ESPN a year ago.

As reported by Alex Weprin from The Hollywood Reporter, Cue emphasized the favorable response from viewers and mentioned that the viewership for the opening weekend of the 2026 Formula 1 season exceeded the expectations of both F1 and Apple. While Apple did not reveal exact viewing metrics, ESPN’s ratings from the prior year, which averaged 1.1 million viewers for the Australian GP, serve as a reference point. The Australian GP generally takes place during a late-night time slot, making any rise in ratings particularly significant, especially with other accessible races like those in Montreal and Miami on the horizon.

Beyond the race viewership, Cue noted that the Apple Sports app saw its “biggest week ever” since its inception, reflecting a growing enthusiasm for the platform. The app provides advanced viewing options such as Multiview, Podium View, driver cameras, and the chance to watch Formula 1 in 4K with Dolby Vision for the first time.

Apple has obtained the exclusive rights to stream Formula 1 in the U.S. for the upcoming five years, having secured these rights last fall. F1 streaming comes included with every Apple TV subscription, priced at $12.99 per month following a free trial.

The next Formula 1 race weekend is poised to kick off with the Chinese Grand Prix in Shanghai, further enhancing Apple TV’s expanding footprint in the sports streaming arena.