The European Council announced sanctions against two Chinese firms, Integrity Technology Group and Anxun Information Technology, for their involvement in hacking critical infrastructure and breaching tens of thousands of devices across the EU. This decision underscores the EU's efforts to combat cyber threats and hold responsible entities accountable for malicious activities that threaten the security of EU members. In addition to the two companies, sanctions were also placed on their founders and an Iranian hacking group, highlighting a broader strategy to address cybersecurity risks.