Sony's rootkit fiasco

/* /*]]>*/ Despite calls for boycotts, consumers appear to be buying Sony CDs just as they always have. November 21, 2005 Sony "rootkit" CD debacle spotlights a broader clash over rights to control the way computers function. November 21, 2005 Whether Sony's technology is actually a "rootkit" is important to security providers, which must define threats before they can defend against them. November 21, 2005 The basics everyone should know about Sony's copy-protection technology. November 11, 2005 Related coverage A civil lawsuit is filed against Sony for alleged spyware in its media player. November 21, 2005 Label says it will work with Princeton researchers on fix for copy-protection software uninstaller. November 18, 2005 Customers can exchange a copy-protected CD for authorized MP3 downloads and a new, unprotected CD. November 18, 2005 Copy-protection code appears to have tapped an open-source project, raising questions about copyright, software experts say. November 18, 2005 Sony BMG recalls millions of copy-protected CDs, but more security risks are spotted in what the uninstaller has left behind. November 15, 2005 Security firm reports Web sites intended to exploit a flaw in a Sony program designed to remedy security problems in copy-protected CDs. November 16, 2005 Do employees who play music CDs with Sony's antipiracy rootkit pose a security risk? November 14, 2005 These are some of the many comments made by CNET News.com readers. "They should also be made an example that any activity of this type by ANY company in the future will result in large fines, and a full refund for any CD or DVD containing this DRM software." --Max Sloan "This nightmare makes it rather clear that Sony doesn't really care about customers, not only in the way they want to spy on you (and open the door to your pc for any hacker) but rather in the way the handled the whole situation." --Ki Ji "It doesn't matter to me what policies Sony changes. I own about six Sony products, not counting CDs. I'll never own another." --Dan Thornsberry to take part in the debate. Rootkits explained John Sheesley, senior editor, TechProGuild July 21, 2005 How to regulate software? RSA Conference panelists take a hard look Feb 17, 2005 Web site hosts attack via Sony code Sony calls on VoIP crowd Sony installing rootkits Sony's rootkit drives squirrels to new careers in adult movies The Register The art of rootkits Infosecwriters.com (registration required) Linux rootkits for beginners SANS Institute

Sony's rootkit fiasco

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