Maybe am I late in my news, but...
Some Sony-BMG music CDs install secret rootkit software on their owners' computers. This software has no uninstall feature, poses security threats and would send information about the user to the company's server. Those who bought CDs from Sony-BMG lately and played it on their PC might want to check that out...
That's interesting... and disgusting. <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/rolleyes.gif" alt="" />
The blog that brought the story to light:
Sony, Rootkits and Digital Rights Management Gone Too Far (worth going through all he posted on the topic)
Now the Legalese Rootkit: Sony-BMG's EULA from Electronic Frontier Foundation. Also from this website:
How To Spot Sony's Rootkit &
An Open Letter to Sony-BMG Firestorm rages over lockdown on digital music: gives an overview of the general issue; nice for pretty unaware people (like your devoted <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/winkwink.gif" alt="" /> )
