# EU Sanctions FSB-Linked Hackers Over Cyber Sabotage New measures target a 15-year cyber espionage campaign against critical infrastructure. - **Source:** [Security Affairs](https://brifing.si/source/e6c4f5ec-3e1b-4152-a932-056243bd56eb) - **Published:** 2026-07-13 - **Topic:** [Business](https://brifing.si/c/business) - **Original article:** - **On Brifing:** https://brifing.si/s/ac3e7735-7342-4d60-bd10-c702cb27fb7d ## Scope of Sanctions The EU imposed sanctions on 9 individuals and 4 entities tied to Russia's FSB. This response to cyber espionage and infrastructure sabotage since 2010 marks a significant step in Europe's cybersecurity strategy. ## Affected Countries France, Germany, Poland and 6 other EU nations were targeted by operations coordinated by FSB's 16th Center. Attacks included not just data theft but sabotage of heating systems and power plants. ## Why Names Were Withheld The European Council unusually didn't disclose sanctioned names publicly. This may relate to de-escalation strategies or ongoing investigations into the cyber campaign. ## New Era of Cyber Warfare The 15-year campaign demonstrates how cyber operations have evolved as hybrid warfare tools. EU officials emphasize Russia's systematic attacks on elections and infrastructure. ## Diplomatic Responses France and Germany summoned Russian ambassadors in protest. Paris also highlighted Viginum and ANSSI's roles in countering cyber threats from state actors. ## Impact Assessment While unnamed sanctions' deterrent effect is debated, the move represents a crucial effort to frame cyber attacks within international law and collective security frameworks. ## Sources covering this story - https://securityaffairs.com/195242/intelligence/eu-targets-fsb-linked-hackers-in-new-sanctions-over-cyber-sabotage.html — --- _Summary written by Brifing from the original reporting. Copyright in the original article belongs to its publisher; read the full piece at the link above._