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New copy-proof DVDs on the way?
February 15, 2005
Hackers broke through the antipiracy wrappers on DVDs years ago. Macrovision says it can now plug that hole--mostly.
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The Walt Disney Co.
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Blu-Ray chooses antipiracy plan
August 10, 2005
New discs will use Advanced Access Content System being developed by consortium of studios and tech companies.
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Sony to patch copy-protected CD
November 2, 2005
Facing fears that its piracy-proofed CDs could help virus writers, record label is working closely with antivirus companies to offer patch.
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First 4 Internet Ltd.
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F-Secure Corp.
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Sony's rootkit fiasco
November 21, 2005
The storm over the record label's antipiracy software raises questions about who owns the desktop and what exactly is a rootkit.
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Sony fixes security hole in CDs, again
December 8, 2005
Princeton researchers warn against using latest copy protection software patch, leading the label to work on a new fix.
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FAQ: Vista's strong, new antipiracy protections
August 30, 2005
Microsoft is working closely with studios in ways that could affect your home entertainment system. Here's what you need to know.
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Sony's CD scheme backfires
November 14, 2005
Do employees who play music CDs with Sony's antipiracy rootkit pose a security risk?
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PC
Hot spots for illicit downloads
February 17, 2005
Broadband pirates in Britain tune in to hottest U.S. shows. Also: Hackers try end runs around Microsoft, Napster copy protection.
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Napster Inc.
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Microsoft Corp.
Anticopying fight mars mobile music
May 5, 2005
Carriers say fees for copy-protection standards are too high--and they're threatening to go elsewhere.
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Microsoft Corp.
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Microsoft fixes potential antipiracy hole
February 17, 2005
Japanese programmers spotlight flaw in Redmond's antipiracy protections, but the company moves to block the hack.
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Sony settles with FTC in rootkit case
January 30, 2007
Proposed agreement includes barring Sony BMG from installing copy protection software on CDs without users' consent.
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Home electronics giants launch antipiracy strategy
January 19, 2005
Taking aim at Microsoft and Apple, consumer electronics companies say they'll build their own copy protection system.
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InterTrust Technologies
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Apple Computer
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Microsoft Corp.
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Tripping the rippers
September 28, 2001
Anti-piracy features on CDs promise to dramatically alter the online music landscape, potentially handing Microsoft a potent weapon against MP3 and other rivals of its Windows Media format.
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Macrovision Corp.
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online music
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CD
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Windows Media
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Adobe PDF
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Microsoft Corp.
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Sony Corp.
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Hollywood, Microsoft align on new Windows
August 30, 2005
Vista, the next version of the operating system, has unprecedented features for guarding against video piracy. FAQ: Vista's strong, new antipiracy protections
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