Directory of Sony Resources

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On October 31 of 2005, users discovered that Sony BMG distributed hazardous software on their copy-protected CDs called a Root Kit.

Resources in This Category

• PC World: Sony Uncloaks Hidden DRM Code

  http://www.pcworld.com/article/123432/sony_uncloaks_hidden_drm_code.html
  Article by Robert McMillan discussing the official release of a patch.

• Schneier on Security: "Sony's DRM Rootkit: The Real Story"

  http://www.schneier.com/blog/archives/2005/11/sonys_drm_rootk.html
  Opinions by Bruce Schneier on Sony's "hubris" and non-disclosure.

• The Register: First Trojan using Sony DRM spotted

  http://www.theregister.co.uk/2005/11/10/sony_drm_trojan/
  Article by John Leyden covers the virus related security implications of the root kits.

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