The EU has introduced sanctions designed to prevent cyber criminals from moving between different member states . The measures include travel restrictions and asset freezes , which aim to counter the threats to the critical infrastructure across the region . Data published last year by the cybersecurity firm Malwarebytes showed that the threat to businesses affected by cyber crime has increased by 235 % in the past year .
The EU has introduced sanctions designed to prevent cyber criminals from moving between different member states. The measures include travel bans and asset freezes, which aim to counter growing efforts to undermine critical infrastructure across the region. Research published last month by the cybersecurity firm Malwarebytes showed that the threat to businesses posed by cyber crime has risen by 235% in the past year.