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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. TAGS: rootkit, Sony Corp., antipiracy, uninstaller, copy protection, CD, open source, security, spyware, MP3

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. TAGS: antipiracy, security hole, patch, Sony Corp., copy protection, researcher, security, CD

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. TAGS: proposed settlement, Sony BMG Music Entertainment, rootkit, settlement, antipiracy, copy protection, agreement, Sony Corp., CD, security

Sony's CD scheme backfires

November 14, 2005 Do employees who play music CDs with Sony's antipiracy rootkit pose a security risk? TAGS: rootkit, Sony BMG Music Entertainment, copy protection, security risk, Sony Corp., antipiracy, CD, security, virus, PC

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. TAGS: First 4 Internet Ltd., Sony BMG Music Entertainment, antivirus company, copy protection, rootkit, patch, F-Secure Corp., antipiracy, malicious software, antivirus, CD, virus, Sony Corp., security

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. TAGS: David Caulton, antipiracy, digital-rights management, hack, copy protection, flaw, Microsoft Windows Media Player, Redmond, programmer, hacker, Windows Media, programming, security, Microsoft Corp., media player, Microsoft Internet Explorer

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 TAGS: content company, antipiracy, copy protection, studio, Hollywood, Microsoft Windows Vista, Microsoft Corp., programming, security, operating system, Microsoft Windows, monitor, video, PC

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