Briefly: Fetch Updated to 5.2.1

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Fetch Softworks has updated its popular FTP application Fetch to 5.2.1. Fetch is one of the oldest FTP programs that are available for the Mac operating system. The last version before update is 5.2, and this update fixes several minor bugs, according to Fetch Softworks.






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Apple Releasing Security Update for QuickTime 7.1.6

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Apple has released a security update patch for QuickTime 7.1.6. According to Apple, this security update is valid for Mac OS, Windows 2000 and Windows XP. It will fix a couple of QuickTime vulnerability holes that are related to Java execution. The company writes, “An implementation issue exists in QuickTime for Java, which may allow instantiation or manipulation of objects outside the bounds of the allocated heap. By enticing a user to visit a web page containing a maliciously crafted Java applet, an attacker can trigger the issue which may lead to arbitrary code execution.”

For more information, check out this Apple Security Update page.

Affiliate Spam: Newbuerry County School District Exploited for Pharmacy Spam

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We often report exploited websites of colleges and universities. Occasionally, affiliate spam criminals exploit websites of high schools and school districts as well. What we found today is a series of webpages exploited for affiliate spam found at the website of Newberry County School District (newberry.k12.sc.us).

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