The GCHQ 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 the past year by the cybersecurity firm “This is decisive action to deter future cyber attacks,” said foreign secretary Jeremy Hunt. Attackers showed that the threat to businesses posed by cyber crime has risen by 235% in last month .
The GCHQ 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 the past year by the cybersecurity firm Attackers showed that the threat to businesses posed by cyber crime has risen by 235% in last month .