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FAQ: Sony's 'rootkit' CDs

November 11, 2005 Sony's copy protection could help hide new viruses on a PC. Here's what you need to know to protect yourself. TAGS: copy protection, rootkit, computer security company, presence, computer user, computer security, Sony Corp., security company, CD, virus, trojan horse, PC, hard drive

Microsoft, Macrovision align on copy protection

February 1, 2005 Companies strike antipiracy deal aimed at stopping analog copies of movies, TV shows. TAGS: Macrovision Corp., copy protection, copy, Microsoft Corp., movie, DVD, operating system, Microsoft Windows, video

Patch issued for Sony CD uninstaller

November 22, 2005 SunnComm Technologies issues a patch for a serious security flaw in its uninstallation program. TAGS: SunnComm Technologies, copy protection, uninstaller, Sony Corp., CD, security

Sony offers new CDs, MP3s for recalled discs

November 18, 2005 Customers can exchange a copy-protected CD for authorized MP3 downloads and a new, unprotected CD. TAGS: copy protection, First 4 Internet Ltd., Sony BMG Music Entertainment, Sony Corp., malicious software, rootkit, CD, MP3, virus, security, PC, hard drive

Microsoft will wipe Sony's 'rootkit'

November 13, 2005 Security tools will detect and remove part of the copy protection tools installed on PCs when music CDs are played. TAGS: Sony BMG Music Entertainment, rootkit, copy protection, security tool, anti-spyware, CD, Sony Corp., software company, Microsoft Corp., Microsoft Windows, security, PC

Sony halts production of 'rootkit' CDs

November 11, 2005 Decision to suspend manufacture of music CDs with the copy-protection tool comes after viruses exploited the technology. TAGS: Sony BMG Music Entertainment, copy protection, production, rootkit, malicious code, Sony Corp., CD, virus, PC

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. TAGS: consortium, Blu-ray, antipiracy, copy protection, DVD

'DVD Jon' reopens iTunes backdoor

March 22, 2005 Apple Computer's music store is once again exposed to copy-protection-free sales. TAGS: PyMusique, copy protection, programmer, Apple iTunes, Linux computer, back door, Apple Computer, blog posting, Linux, blog, music, DVD

Microsoft sues over source code theft

September 26, 2006 Alleged hacker known as "Viodentia" broke through copy-protection tools using Redmond's own code, company charges. TAGS: copy protection, hacker, source code, Redmond, Napster Inc., digital media, SDK, Microsoft Zune, Windows Media, digital-rights management, Microsoft Corp., developer, Yahoo! Inc., movie, Microsoft Windows

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. TAGS: Macrovision Corp., copy protection, antipiracy, The Walt Disney Co., DVD-copying, Hollywood, DVD, studio, analog, DVD player, movies, brand, video

New DVDs already sparking copy-protection confusion

February 16, 2006 Consumer confusion over what computers will need to play the new high-definition DVDs is already beginning. TAGS: copy protection, margin, computer monitor, HD-DVD, DVD, monitor, Blu-ray, HDTV, HDMI

Sony recalls risky 'rootkit' CDs

November 15, 2005 Sony BMG recalls millions of copy-protected CDs, but more security risks are spotted in what the uninstaller has left behind. TAGS: researcher, copy protection, security risk, Sony Corp., rootkit, uninstall, CD, trojan horse, instruction, blog, security, hard drive

New Sony CD risk identified

November 19, 2005 Label says it will work with Princeton researchers on fix for copy-protection software uninstaller. TAGS: SunnComm Technologies, copy protection, First 4 Internet Ltd., Sony BMG Music Entertainment, uninstall, researcher, uninstaller, Sony Corp., security, CD

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

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. TAGS: copy protection, antipiracy, carrier, standards, mobile phone, Europe, cell phone, music, Apple Computer, Sony Corp., Microsoft Corp., video

What makes a rootkit?

November 21, 2005 The Sony copy-protection fiasco has moved the term from hacker lingo to a threat known and feared by ordinary PC owners. TAGS: rootkit, copy protection, hacker, Sony BMG Music Entertainment, Windows PC, Sony Corp., expert, McAfee Inc., threat, security, trojan horse, CD, PC, operating system

Hollywood allies sue DVD jukebox maker

December 7, 2004 Studios' technology group says the company's $27,000 home theater system is illegal. TAGS: copy protection, DVD, jukebox, lawsuit, consumer electronics, license, home theater system, Hollywood, movies, Media Center PC, server

Antivirus firms target Sony 'rootkit'

November 9, 2005 Some security companies say Sony's copy-protection software is merely a pest, others say it is more onerous than that. TAGS: First 4 Internet Ltd., copy protection, Computer Associates International Inc., security company, rootkit, antivirus company, Sony Corp., Symantec Corp., security, CD, antivirus, virus, hard drive

Politicos wary of changes to copyright law

November 16, 2005 Fearing piracy, they're reluctant to rewrite laws so people can, for legal purposes, bypass copy protection on goods like CDs. TAGS: copy protection, DMCA, copyright law, Rick Boucher, Rep., piracy, law, Republican, purpose, work, CD, DVD
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