Microsoft fixes Windows Subsystem for Linux, Windows Search with August Patch Tuesday

Security Digest Information security news and advice from TechTarget's network | August 10, 2017 [TechTarget]( FEATURED STORY [Windows 10 Linux subsystem gets first patches]( by Michael Helller, Senior Reporter Microsoft's August 2017 Patch Tuesday brought the first Windows 10 Linux subsystem patches, just as a new version of the Linux subsystem is released for Windows Server. (SearchSecurity.com) Advertisement NEWS [Ransomware recovery goes beyond data loss for enterprises]( Enterprises may see paying up as a quick path to ransomware recovery, but experts said there are many issues to consider when making that choice. (SearchSecurity.com) [Symantec Website Security, certificate authority business sold to DigiCert]( DigiCert agrees to buy majority stake in Symantec Website Security just days after Google releases an April 2018 distrust date for Symantec certificates. (SearchSecurity.com) [MalwareTech arrested for Kronos banking Trojan connection]( The FBI arrested the famed security researcher known as MalwareTech after a two-year investigation into the creation and distribution of the Kronos banking Trojan. (SearchSecurity.com) Hacking voting machines takes center stage at DEFCON]( DEFCON attendees were successful in hacking voting machines and now that there is proof the systems are insecure, more work needs to be done to change election laws and practices. (SearchSecurity.com) [FBI: Cyber investigations no different from real world]( Despite a loud group claiming the burden of proof is harder to meet with digital evidence, an agent says FBI cyber investigations are not much different from traditional cases. (SearchSecurity.com) [Risk & Repeat: Black Hat 2017 highlights]( In this week's Risk & Repeat podcast, SearchSecurity editors recap Black Hat 2017 and discuss some of the big news from the event, including the Broadpwn remote exploit. (SearchSecurity.com) EXPERT ADVICE [What you need to know about setting up a SOC]( Setting up a SOC is different for every enterprise, but there are some fundamental steps with which to start. Expert Steven Weil outlines the basics for a security operations center. (SearchSecurity.com) [The security challenges of custom applications in the cloud]( Securing custom applications in the cloud can be a hassle for enterprises. Expert Ed Moyle discusses how to make it easier to secure custom cloud apps. (SearchCloudSecurity.com) Why data fidelity is crucial for enterprise cybersecurity]( Cybersecurity teams can't be effective if they don't trust their data. Expert Char Sample explains the importance of data fidelity and the threat of cognitive hacking. (SearchSecurity.com) [How did flaws in WhatsApp and Telegram enable account takeovers?]( Flaws in WhatsApp and Telegram, popular messaging services, enable attackers to break encryption and take over accounts. Expert Michael Cobb explains how the attacks work. (SearchSecurity.com) About This E-Newsletter This e-newsletter is published by the TechTarget network. To unsubscribe from Security Digest, [click here](. Please note, this will not affect any other subscriptions you have signed up for. TechTarget Security Media Group, 275 Grove Street, Newton, MA 02466. Contact: webmaster@techtarget.com Copyright 2017 TechTarget. All rights reserved. [TechTarget](