European Council Extends Cyberattacks Sanctions Framework for 1 Year

The European Council is extending restrictive measures against cyberattacks until May 18, 2022, it said in a May 17 news release. With a current listing of eight individuals and four entities, the sanctions regime targets persons or entities that assist cyberattacks against the European Union or its member states. The restrictions include an asset freeze and travel ban and have been in place since 2017.