Sony's CD scheme backfires
Do employees who play music CDs with Sony's antipiracy rootkit pose a security risk?
Sony's rootkit-like copy protection comes under more fire, as businesses consider banning CDs with it from office computers because of the security risk they pose.
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Sony recalls risky 'rootkit' CDs
Sony BMG recalls millions of copy-protected CDs, but more security risks are spotted in what the uninstaller has left behind.November 15, 2005
Office ban could hit Sony's 'rootkit' CDs
IT departments are reacting to a new threat: users bringing CDs to work that can introduce rootkit-like software to their systems.November 14, 2005
Microsoft will wipe Sony's rootkit
Security tools will detect and remove part of the copy-protection tools installed on PCs when music CDs are played.November 13, 2005
Will Sony's DRM nightmare affect future policies?
reader response Readers weigh in on the security debacle surrounding Sony's rootkit music CDs.November 12, 2005
FAQ: Sony's rootkit CDs
Sony's copy protection could help hide new viruses on a PC. Here's what you need to know to protect yourself.November 11, 2005
Sony halts production of rootkit CDs
Decision to suspend manufacture of music CDs with the copy-protection tool comes after viruses exploited the technology.November 11, 2005 Previous coverage
'Bots' for Sony software spotted online
Trojan horses use controversial tool from copy-protected albums to hide on hard drives and take over computers.November 10, 2005
Are these the Sony rootkit CDs?
A cyber-rights group identifies 19 Sony CDs that contain a rootkit application that disguises its invasive copy-restriction technology.November 10, 2005
Suit targets Sony BMG antipiracy technology
Lawsuit claims Sony BMG didn't disclose true nature of its digital rights management system for CDs.November 10, 2005
Antivirus firms target Sony rootkit
Some security companies say Sony's copy-protection software is merely a pest, others say it is more onerous than that.November 9, 2005
Sony CD protection sparks security concerns
Anticopying tools used by SonyBMG could be adapted by virus writers, researchers say.November 1, 2005