EU and UK sanctions Russian GRU-linked cyber actors
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The Council of the European Union and the UK imposed new sanctions on Russian individuals and entities tied to cyber and hybrid operations, tightening legal pressure on GRU-linked actors and associated networks. The measures cover nine individuals and four entities in the EU package and 24 individuals and entities in the UK action, with officials linking the targets to attacks and influence activity across Europe.
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13.07.2026 14:19 2 articles · 1h ago
EU sanctions GRU-linked cyber actors and entities
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- EU sanctions Russian GRU military hackers over cyberattacks — www.bleepingcomputer.com — 13.07.2026 14:19
- EU sanctions Russian GRU military hackers over cyberattacks — www.bleepingcomputer.com — 13.07.2026 14:19
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- EU sanctions Russian GRU military hackers over cyberattacks — www.bleepingcomputer.com — 13.07.2026 14:19
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- EU sanctions Russian GRU military hackers over cyberattacks — www.bleepingcomputer.com — 13.07.2026 14:19