Latest cybersecurity reporting from selected sources.

Suspect May Be Military Officer Indicted by US for 2016 Election InterferencePolice in Thailand have arrested a Russian citizen suspected of launching hack attacks against targets around the world, who's wanted by the FBI. While the suspect hasn't been named, his age matches that of a Russian military intelligence officer indicted for 2016 U.S. election interference.

Russian Nationals, Agencies Engaged in Cyberattacks, Misinformation to be TargetedThe European Council on Tuesday introduced a new sanctions framework to target Russian nationals and organizations engaged in malicious cyber activities such as election misinformation and disruptive cyberattacks. It seeks to address activities such as influence operations and hacking.

Just in time for the US election season, one of the Kremlin's favorite hack-and-leak spy groups — Star Blizzard — has developed its very first custom backdoor.