Sony Digital Rights Management Intellectual Property Issues
On October 31 of 2005, users discovered that Sony BMG distributed hazardous software on their copy-protected CDs called a Root Kit.
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Sony BMG Entertainment
- Official statement including legal notice and list of affected volumes. Also provides downloads and technical support.- CNET.com: DRM this, Sony! - Article by Molly Woods covering background and editorial options.
- PC World: Sony Uncloaks Hidden DRM Code - Article by Robert McMillan discussing the official release of a patch.
- Schneier on Security: "Sony's DRM Rootkit: The Real Story" - Opinions by Bruce Schneier on Sony\'s "hubris" and non-disclosure.
- The Register: First Trojan using Sony DRM spotted - Article by John Leyden covers the virus related digital rights management digital rights management security implications of the root kits.
- Muzzy's research about Sony's XCP DRM system - Provides in-depth technical details.
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