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EU sanctions Chinese and iranian companies for cyber attacks
Published by Global Banking & Finance Review®
Posted on March 16, 2026
1 min readLast updated: March 16, 2026
Quick Summary
The EU on March 16, 2026, imposed sanctions on two Chinese firms—Integrity Technology Group and Anxun Information Technology—and one Iranian firm, Emennet Pasargad, over cyber‑attack activities targeting EU member states. The move adds to growing transatlantic efforts to curb state‑linked malicious
EU sanctions Chinese and Iranian companies for cyber attacks
Details of EU Sanctions on Foreign Companies for Cyber Attacks
March 16 (Reuters) - The European Union on Monday imposed sanctions against two China-based and one Iranian company for cyber attacks against EU member states.
The EU listed China-based Integrity Technology Group and Anxun Information Technology, and Iranian company Emennet Pasargad.
Sanctioned Companies and Their Activities
Integrity Technology Group
- Integrity Technology is seen to have enabled hacks of over 65,000 devices across six member states, according to an EU statement.
Anxun Information Technology
- Anxun is seen to have provided hacking services aimed at critical infrastructure, according to the EU.
- Two co-founders of Anxun have also been individually listed by the EU for their involvement in cyber attacks.
Emennet Pasargad
- Emennet is seen to have compromised advertising billboards to spread disinformation during the 2024 Paris Olympics.
Nature of Sanctions Imposed
Asset Freeze and Travel Ban
- Sanctions include an asset freeze and a travel ban for the individuals.
Restrictions on EU Citizens and Companies
- EU citizens and companies are also prohibited from making funds available for the companies involved.
(Reporting by Bart Meijer; Editing by Jan Harvey and Ros Russell)
Key Takeaways
- •Integrity Tech and Anxun (i‑Soon) have previously been sanctioned by the US and UK for supporting cyber‑intrusions against critical infrastructure and public sector targets. (digitalpolicyalert.org)
- •Emennet Pasargad, formerly Net Peygard Samavat, was designated by the US for its support to IRGC cyber operations and involvement in influence campaigns. (home.treasury.gov)
- •The EU sanctions reflect intensified coordination among Western governments to combat cyber‑enabled threats by targeting both Chinese and Iranian cyber actors. (nukib.gov.cz)
References
- United States of America: Announced Department of Treasury sanctions against Integrity Technology Group over malicious cyber activities - Digital Policy Alert
- Treasury Sanctions Iranian Regime Agents Attempting to Interfere in U.S. Elections | U.S. Department of the Treasury
- National Cyber and Information Security Agency - NÚKIB Supports the UK in Calling Out Malicious Cyber Activities Used by Chinese Companies I-S00N and Integrity Tech
Frequently Asked Questions about EU sanctions Chinese and Iranian companies for cyber attacks
1Which companies were sanctioned by the EU for cyber attacks?
The EU sanctioned Integrity Technology Group, Anxun Information Technology (both China-based), and Emennet Pasargad (Iran-based).
2Why did the EU impose sanctions on these companies?
Sanctions were imposed due to their involvement in cyber attacks targeting EU member states.
3When did the EU announce these sanctions?
The EU announced these sanctions on March 16.
4What regions are affected by the EU sanctions?
The sanctions affect EU member states and target companies based in China and Iran.