New EU cyber-attack sanctions regime

The EU has a new sanctions regime, for targeted sanctions to “deter and respond to cyber-attacks which constitute a threat to EU member states, third States or international organisations” under Council Regulation (EU) 2019/796 and Council Decision (CFSP) 2019/797. Travel bans and asset freezing measures can be imposed on those “responsible for cyber-attacks or attempted cyber-attacks, who provide financial, technical...