A software developer and amateur hacker has claimed the existence of exploits for wireless routers currently used by Eircom that theoretically would allow hackers who know what they are doing to break into their neighbours’ wireless networks.

In a blog published this morning, software developer Ross Canpolet referred to an exploit called RouterPWN v:1.3.138 that allows several methods of hacking routers and modems, such as Eircom’s popular ZyXEL P-660.

“I can confirm that the ZyXEL p-660HW-T1 v3 model running v3.70 (BOE.2) D0 | 03/01/2010 can be targeted and exploited,” Canpolet wrote.

Canpolet confirmed to Siliconrepublic.com that he has warned Eircom of the issue so that the operator can fix it.

Hacker Claims Most DSL Modems In Ireland Can Be Hacked (Silicon Republic)


Conor Brady, former editor of The Irish Times, takes his turn wielding the sword of justice on behalf of Old Media.

Politicians like Quinn and Rabbitte are long enough on the road to recognise what is happening. They know that whatever flaws there may be in traditional news media, they discharge an essential function – and it is not yet clear that the new media can or will adequately replicate it.

 

To which Ewok likes to say, from underneath his hoodie: “They could hardly do any worse, bro.”

Future Must Be Secured For Serious News Media (Conor Brady, Irish Times)

Previously: New Technology Baffles Peeved Old Liberal

The Spanair workers, who have led a nine-day lock-in at Bilbao Airport after their firm’s demise, held a sit-down protest after Mr O’Leary left for Madrid.

Local union leader Jon Herrera accused him of a lack of respect.

He said: “He has stood in front of a group of workers who have lost their jobs overnight and raised his hand in a symbol of victory.

“He’s disqualified himself.”

 

Ryanair boss Michael O’Leary Protected By Police After Protest From Sacked Rival Airline Staff (Irish Independent)

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