Ransomware Tips: Fighting the Epidemic

The Asian security landscape continues to change dramatically, and ransomware and cyber extortion are among the emerging trends increasing in frequency and volume. Kaspersky Lab's Vitaly Kamluk shares insights and advice. Read more »

Top Cyber Expert on Rethinking Approach to IT Security

Examining the human factor in the age of cyber conflict and the new healthcare challenge concerning ransomware highlight this edition of the ISMG Security Report. Also, hackers target the Republican convention. Read more »

FireEye on Extortion: To Pay or Not to Pay?

FireEye has dealt with more disruptive data breaches over just the past year than it has since the company was founded 12 years ago. Charles Carmakal, vice president with the company's Mandiant... Read more »

Japan Issues Pokémon Go Safety Guidance

Players Face Real-World Hazards: Cars, Cliffs, Gun-Wielding Homeowners
As Japan preps for its official in-country launch of the augmented reality game Pokémon Go, the government's cybersecurity organization has issued a... Read more »

Turkey Blocks WikiLeaks Following Failed Military Coup

Whistleblowing Website Dumps Data on Ruling Party to Protest PurgeThe Turkish government, following the failed military coup against it, has blocked access to the whistleblowing website WikiLeaks after it published nearly 300,000... Read more »

Is the End Looming for Razor-and-Blades Pricing?

Companies might want to rethink the storied model of charging less up front to get more down the line -- especially as e-commerce offers consumers ever greater flexibility, information, and selection. Read more »

The End of the Affair

Can a controversial dating site regain trust by rebranding itself? Read more »

Steve Blank’s Required Reading

A Silicon Valley serial entrepreneur whose ideas inspired the lean startup movement shares some of his favorite books. Read more »

Threatened by Dislocation

Not every new entrant in your market is a disruption. Learn how to diagnose and respond to threats. For further insights, read "Diagnosing Dislocation." Read more »

How Companies Can Avoid Getting Left Behind in the Talent Wars

Organizations that don't invest in their employees may not be able to field a full-strength team. Read more »