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EU sanctions extend to Chinese and Iranian firms for state-linked cyber operations

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The European Union sanctioned three entities—Integrity Technology Group (China), Anxun Information Technology (aka "iSoon", China), and Emennet Pasargad (Iran)—for facilitating or conducting cyberattacks targeting EU member states. Sanctions include asset freezes, business restrictions, and travel bans, aligning with prior actions by the US and UK. The entities are linked to state-aligned cyber operations, including espionage, data breaches, disinformation campaigns, and large-scale device compromises. The actions formalize the EU’s Cyber Diplomacy Toolbox, established in 2017 and operationalized in 2019, targeting entities behind incidents such as Wannacry, NotPetya, election interference, and critical infrastructure disruptions.

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  1. 19.03.2026 09:01 1 articles · 2h ago

    EU sanctions Chinese "iSoon" hack-for-hire group and two other firms for EU-focused cyberattacks

    The European Union imposed sanctions on Integrity Technology Group (China), Anxun Information Technology (aka "iSoon", China), and Emennet Pasargad (Iran) for facilitating or conducting cyberattacks against EU member states. Sanctions include asset freezes, prohibitions on EU business operations, and travel bans. The designations align with prior US/UK actions and formalize the EU’s Cyber Diplomacy Toolbox, established in 2017 and operationalized in 2019 to address state-aligned cyber threats.

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  • Integrity Technology Group (China) provided tools used to compromise 65,000 devices across six EU countries between 2022 and 2023.

    First reported: 19.03.2026 09:01
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  • Anxun Information Technology (operating as "iSoon") is a hack-for-hire group with ties to China’s government and military, sanctioned alongside its two founders.

    First reported: 19.03.2026 09:01
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  • Emennet Pasargad (Iran) was sanctioned for compromising a Swedish SMS service, leaking data from a French organization, and conducting disinformation campaigns during the 2024 Paris Olympics.

    First reported: 19.03.2026 09:01
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  • Sanctions prohibit EU business dealings, freeze assets, and impose travel bans on designated entities and individuals.

    First reported: 19.03.2026 09:01
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  • The EU’s Cyber Diplomacy Toolbox, created in 2017 and formalized in 2019, enables sanctions against entities and individuals involved in significant cyberattacks.

    First reported: 19.03.2026 09:01
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