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Staples' order tracking system led to exposing customer info

The reason for the recent notification from Staples to some of its customers about exposed order details was caused by insufficient protections for retrieving shopper information from current and past orders. [...]

https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/staples-order-tracking-system-led-to-exposing-customer-info/
Windows 10 optional update KB4577062 (v1909/1903) released

As expected, Microsoft is rolling out the first batch of September optional updates for Windows 10 version 1909 and version 1903. The optional update includes general bug fixes and non-security improvements. [...]

https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/windows-10-optional-update-kb4577062-v1909-1903-released/
Drug spammers start using new technique to bypass spam filters

Actors behind a pill scam campaign are trying a new technique, betting on unconventional representation of URLs in spam messages to keep them undetected by email protection systems and URL block lists. [...]

https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/drug-spammers-start-using-new-technique-to-bypass-spam-filters/
US 2020 Presidential apps riddled with tracking and security flaws

Vote Joe app is the official app designed for engaging voters as a part of the Biden 2020 Presidential campaign. The app's API was found to be leaking data on a voter's political affiliations as predicted by Target Smart . [...]

https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/us-2020-presidential-apps-riddled-with-tracking-and-security-flaws/
U.K. warns of surge in ransomware threats against education sector

The U.K. National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC), has issued an alert about a surge in ransomware incidents targeting educational institutions, urging them to follow the recently updated recommendations for mitigating malware attacks. [...]

https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/uk-warns-of-surge-in-ransomware-threats-against-education-sector/
Windows 10 20H2 coming in October, final preview build released

Microsoft has officially announced the Windows 10 October 2020 Update and it'll begin rolling out to consumers in October. This new feature update comes with theme-aware Start Menu, Alt-Tab improvements, Chromium Edge pre-installed and bug fixes. [...]

https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/windows-10-20h2-coming-in-october-final-preview-build-released/