Security News > 2020 > July > EU sanctions hackers from China, Russia, North Korea who're wanted by the FBI
The Council of the European Union has imposed its first-ever sanctions against persons or entities involved in various cyber-attacks targeting European citizens, and its member states.
Out of the six individuals sanctioned by the EU include two Chinese citizens and four Russian nationals.
The companies involved in carrying out cyberattacks include an export firm based in North Korea, and technology companies from China and Russia.
The sanctions imposed include a ban on persons traveling to any EU countries and a freeze of assets on persons and entities.
"Sanctions are one of the options available in the EU's cyber diplomacy toolbox to prevent, deter and respond to malicious cyber activities directed against the EU or its member states, and today is the first time the EU has used this tool," the Council said.
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