European Union issues first sanctions against individuals and entities from Russia, China and North Korea. The sanctions include travel bans and asset freezes against six individuals and three entities. This is the first time this law has been enforced, according to the European Council. Sanctions are one of the options available in the EUs cyber diplomacy toolbox to prevent, deter and respond to malicious cyber activities directed against the EU or its member states, the European authorities say. The first set of sanctions is targeted against two Chinese nationals and one company for their role in a series of attacks referred to as Cloud Hopper.”]
Source: https://www.govinfosecurity.com/eu-issues-first-sanctions-for-cyberattacks-a-14749