An analysis on why small businesses are increasingly being targeted by hackers leads the latest edition of the ISMG Security Report. Also, potential medical device hacks pose risk to patients, and payment fraud evolves as the threat landscape intensifies.

So far this year, we've seen heightened tensions between the U.S. and adversaries in Russia, North Korea and Iran. How do these tensions manifest on the cyber stage? Tom Kellermann of Strategic Cyber Ventures talks about the cyberwar risks brewing below the surface.

In an in-depth interview, Verizon's Ashish Thapar analyzes the results of the company's latest Data Breach Investigations Report, noting, for example, the spread of cyberespionage in several sectors worldwide. He also shares insights on effective mitigation strategies.

The ISMG Security Report leads with an analysis of how tactics used by Kremlin-tied actors to target political groups in France, Germany and the U.S. to influence foreign elections could be employed to damage the reputation of businesses.

As ransomware attackers continue to hone their craft, defense also is evolving. Con Mallon of CrowdStrike discusses what to do - and what not to do - when your organization is struck by ransomware.

Although cyberattacks on medical devices that could potentially harm patients so far have only been demonstrated in lab settings, there have been actual cases involving the hacking of devices to gain access to patient data, says ethical hacker Stephanie Domas.

Healthcare organizations must take a long view in their security risk management programs rather than focus on the "cyberthreat du jour," says security expert Bob Chaput, who explains why.

Word that President Donald Trump's cybersecurity executive order could be unveiled in days leads the latest edition of the ISMG Security Report. Also, large Australian companies anticipate rise in information security risk.

A look at a Russian-speaking hacker offering novice cybercriminals a cheap way to conduct ransomware attacks leads the latest edition of the ISMG Security Report. Also, hear U.S. Homeland Secretary John Kelly address the cybersecurity challenges the federal government confronts.

The ransomware epidemic can be compared to the earlier heyday of viruses, albeit it is costing enterprises and individuals serious money. Charanjit Sodhi of Nomura Services takes a deep dive into the tactics used today and how enterprises can effectively counter them.