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. It comes weeks after the government unveiled plans to introduce new cybersecurity laws on internet-connected devices, as authorities gear up for the increased threat of cyber attacks to everyday products such as smart TVs, toys and kitchen appliances. In a statement on Tuesday, the European Commission said it was "concerned by recent reports of cyberattacks against Ukrainian government institutions in Ukraine". showed that the threat to businesses posed by cyber crime has risen 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. In a statement on Tuesday, the European Commission said it was "concerned by recent reports of cyberattacks against Ukrainian government institutions in Ukraine". showed that the threat to businesses posed by cyber crime has risen by 235% in the past year.