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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.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.Patch issued for Sony CD uninstaller
November 22, 2005 SunnComm Technologies issues a patch for a serious security flaw in its uninstallation program.Hackers build backdoor into iTunes
March 19, 2005 New software by "DVD Jon" allows online music purchases without copy protection.Microsoft, Macrovision align on copy protection
February 1, 2005 Companies strike antipiracy deal aimed at stopping analog copies of movies, TV shows.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.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.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.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.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.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.'DVD Jon' reopens iTunes backdoor
March 22, 2005 Apple Computer's music store is once again exposed to copy-protection-free sales.Sony's CD scheme backfires
November 14, 2005 Do employees who play music CDs with Sony's antipiracy rootkit pose a security risk?New Sony CD risk identified
November 19, 2005 Label says it will work with Princeton researchers on fix for copy-protection software uninstaller.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.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.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.Sony CD protection sparks security concerns
November 1, 2005 Anticopying tools used by SonyBMG could be adapted by virus writers, researchers say.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.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.
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