Tag: #Cyberattacks

Council Acts Against Cyber Crime

by Martin Banks 0 Comments

The Council has decided to impose restrictive measures against six individuals and three entities responsible for or involved in various cyber-attacks.  These include the attempted cyber-attack against the OPCW (Organisation for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons) and those publicly known as ‘WannaCry’, ‘NotPetya’, and ‘Operation Cloud Hopper’. The sanctions imposed include a travel ban and an asset freeze. In addition, EU persons and entities are forbidden from making funds available to…

Strengthening EU Cybersecurity

by James Wilson 0 Comments
EU Strengthening Cybersecurity

Multiple challenges in strengthening EU cybersecurity remain despite the progress made, according to a new Briefing Paper from the European Court of Auditors. As the risk of falling victim to cybercrime or a cyberattack increases, it is essential to build resilience through strengthening governance, raising skills and awareness, and improving coordination, say the auditors. They…