Source: in-cyprus.philenews.com
The European Union has imposed sanctions on two China-based companies and one Iranian firm over cyberattacks targeting EU member states, as Beijing pushed back against the measures on Tuesday.
The EU listed Integrity Technology Group and Anxun Information Technology, both based in China, along with Iranian company Emennet Pasargad. Two co-founders of Anxun were also individually designated.
Integrity Technology is assessed to have enabled the compromise of more than 65,000 devices across six member states, while Anxun is accused of providing hacking services directed at critical infrastructure, according to an EU statement. Emennet is alleged to have hijacked advertising billboards to spread disinformation during the 2024 Paris Olympics.
The sanctions include asset freezes and travel bans for the named individuals. EU citizens and companies are prohibited from making funds available to the listed entities.
China’s foreign ministry said Beijing opposed the measures and called on Brussels to “correct its erroneous approach.”
(Reuters)
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