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Security

Submission + - Researcher Has New Attack For Embedded Devices

tinkertim writes: "Computerworld is reporting that a researcher at Juniper has discovered an interesting vulnerability that can be used to compromise ARM and Xscale based electronic devices such as many popular routers and mobile phones. According to the article, the vulnerability would allow hackers to execute code and compromise personal information or re-direct internet traffic at the router level. Juniper plans to demonstrate not only the researcher's discovery, but also how he managed to use a common JTAG developed Boundary Scan to discover the vulnerability at this month's CanSecWest conference in hopes of shifting more of the black hat community to looking at devices instead of software."
The Internet

Submission + - ICANN Set To Review Accreditation Policy

tinkertim writes: "ICANN is re-evaluating the scope and purpose of its accreditations , apparently sparked by the recent collapse of garage domain name registrar Registerfly. In a press release dated March 21, 2007, President and CEO of ICANN, Dr Paul Twomey is quoted as saying :

"What has happened to registrants with RegisterFly.com has made it clear there must be comprehensive review of the registrar accreditation process and the content of the RAA".
Dr. Twomey is blaming (in part) "weaknesses in the RAA" for severe and undue hardships that many registrants encountered when trying to transfer names away from the failing registrar, Registerfly.

Many new points to be discussed include allowing registrants to view the performance of registrars in an "independent comparative way", as well as new language to allow ICANN to forcibly intercede in the face of wide spread, persistent and consistent complaints. 10 good points for discussion are listed by Dr. Twomey in the release, who invites all ICANN stakeholders to participate in re-evaluating the RAA.

Registerfly, the catalyst for this re-write does not officially lose their accredited status until March 31, 2007, and continues to display the ICANN seal on their web site."

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