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FAQ: Sony's 'rootkit' CDs
defeat copy prot with scotch tapeinformation week had a neat note that you can defeat the xcp copy protection by putting a smal piece of opaque tape on outer edge of CD. It can't read the copy prot sectors and treats it like a music cd.http://www.informationweek.com/story/showArticle.jhtml?sssdmh=dm4.158683&articleID=174400748Acknowledgement of rights...
Tags: CD, copy protection, Dr Dij, EMI Group Plc., rootkit, security, Sony Corp., sony rootkit security faq
Discussion threads 2005-11-22

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Sony-BMG Blog site now GONE...
On Friday 12.09.2005 when I last checked the Sony BMG blog site regarding the announcement of the software to remove the Sony "rootkit" I mean Copy Protection "software"... was up. I checked for it today....GONE. What's nearly as hard to find: (for casual browsers...) The page that contains the download...
Tags: Bertelsmann Music Group, blog, Mr. Tinker, network security, security, software, Sony Corp.
Discussion threads 2005-12-14
Rootkit redux: Sony doesn't learn from history
Remember the Sony/BMG rootkit scandal in 2005? It was all over the news how Sony/BMG was distributing rootkits with its DRM software on legitimately purchased music CDs. Of course, Sony eventually played the "left hand doesn't know what the right hand is doing" card and blamed it all on some...
Tags: Software, Sony Corp., Digital-rights Management, Rootkit, Chad Perrin
Blog posts 2007-08-30
Sony BMG to pay penalties, consumers in rootkit deal
$175got off cheap then didn't they.Won't touch them either, I bet they've several top boffins researching how to get away with it next time.YAAAY!However, Sony still has a long way to go before I'll trust them again. Right now, my mindset
Tags: feedback, Zeppo9191, Sony Corp., Sony BMG Music Entertainment, rootkit
Discussion threads 2006-12-20
Rootkit redux: Sony doesn't learn from history
I WOULD THINK TWICE BEFORE SLAMMING SONYThe 'software company' tells you what you need to do,you check with your legal team,and then do it.Somebody has to have a truth sensing ability because the computer industry is loaded with lies.That's OK I haveI don't buy their stuff.Me neither.Two public rootkit fiascoes...
Tags: Rootkits, PRODUCTIVITY, BALTHOR, rootkit, Sony Corp.
Discussion threads 2007-08-30
sony rootkit question
Does the sony rootkit move across a network?We know of 2 computers here in the IT dept, that have the problem thru our own fault, but I've just found it on a machine that is in a secured room and only used a few times a week. Any thoughts??ThanksTimFrom...
Tags: rootkit, TABComputers2002, sony rootkit
Q&A 2005-12-30
Stories From the DRM World: The Settec Case
Alpha-DVD DRM protection contains rootkit-like code that may allow other third party programs to hide their processes and prevents security software from having access to their files. This code can readily be used by malware authors with little or no knowledge of rootkit techniques. Settec quickly released a free uninstaller...
Tags: Technique, Symantec Corp., Digital-rights Management, Malware, Security Issue, Alpha-DVD DRM Protection, Rootkits, Productivity, Security, Spyware, Adware & Malware, Cyberthreats
White papers 2006-04-01
RootKit Hook Analyzer (exe)
RootKit Hook Analyzer is a security utility which will check if there are any rootkits installed on your PC which hook the kernel system services. Kernel RootKit Hooks are installed modules that intercept the principal system services that all programs and the operating system rely on. Kernel hooks are out...
Tags: RootKit Hook Analyzer, Rootkits, Security, Spyware, Adware & Malware
Software downloads 2008-01-04
Sony BMG passes the buck
You may all remember the Sony BMG rootkit saga back in 2005. In order to protect music CD's Sony started shipping them with software designed to stop the content from being copied. The software which has widely been dubbed as a ‘rootkit' and ‘spyware' installed itself on computers...
Tags: security, General, antivirus
Blog posts 2007-07-16
What makes a rootkit?
Don´t buy SonyIf that is the way Sony treats its customers, I have only one thing to do: I will not buy any more Sony products. If CDs are flawed, every other product may be flawed too. Do the same.A Silver Lining?I have a similar reaction to the idea...
Tags: don´t buy sony., if you don´t want spyware, rootkit, security, segbar@..., Sony Corp.
Discussion threads 2005-11-21
removing xcp.sony.rootkit
I am not able to remove this trojan with yahoo anti-spy..I've ran avast, it doesn't detect it, I ran avg anti-rootkit free...but it still shows up on the yahoo anti-spy scan and it won't delete..help, please...any help appreciated...thanks kt
Tags: Spyware, Spyware, adware & malware, Viruses and worms, katiecasey64@...
Discussion threads 2007-09-11
Vulnerabilities found in Sony Ericsson phones
ANYone who patronizes Sony's products deserve what they get!After Sony's Rootkit fiaso???... BOYCOTT ANYTHING SONY, etc.!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!Vote with $$$$$$$$$$$$ like the Big companies do with our politician$. That's the ONLY way they'll get the clue we're NOT going to take their underhanded ways laying down;)Boycott not ONLY Sony, but ALSO their...
Tags: Sony Corp., Boycott, sony, Sony Ericsson Phones, btljooz, security, Sony Ericsson Mobile Communications, telephone
Discussion threads 2006-02-11
Symantec Uses Rootkit Technology, But Can't Seem to Detect Them?
While we all thought 2005 was the year of the rootkit, apparently it is bleeding over into 2006.Sony is not alone in the use of rootkit technology to hide its activities, Symantec, for relatively benign reasons supposedly has been using the same techniques to hide some of its directories for...
Tags: legal issues, licensing, rootkit, rootkits, secureplay, security, Symantec Corp.
Discussion threads 2006-01-13
FAQ Organizer Deluxe (exe)
FAQ Organizer Deluxe is a database management system for recording, organizing, and managing frequently asked questions. FAQ Organizer software is easy to use and very intuitive. Print FAQ reports. Generate FAQ Web catalogs. Quickly find information using flexible search and filter options. View data in tables, regular forms, or browser....
Tags: FAQ, FAQ Organizer Deluxe, FAQ Organizer Software, Storage, Databases, Hardware, Enterprise Software, Software, Data Management
Software downloads 2005-07-05
Detect rootkits and rootkit behavior with these techniques
This sample chapter, taken from Rootkits: Subverting the Windows Kernel, discusses two basic approaches to rootkit detection. Rootkits can be difficult to detect, especially when they operate in the kernel. This is because akernel rootkit can alter functions used by all software, including those needed by security...
Tags: Technique, Rootkits, Security, Spyware, Adware & Malware
Book chapters 2006-04-24
First Sony, now M$?
Hi check out this link, which impplies that M$ may have their own rootkit installed.http://www.securitynewsportal.com/cgi-bin/cgi-script/csNews/csNews.cgi?database=JanEE%2edb&command=viewone&id=82&op=tI would not worrywith so many patches,updates,faults,on XP,the only rootkit code anyone's going to get will be so scrambled,and full of crap,that statistically,it is probably useless.You'd probably get more sense out of a programed microwave,than soft...
Tags: Microsoft Corp., microsoft, security, rootkit, ozi Eagle, off-topic, Sony Corp.
Discussion threads 2006-02-06
ARIES Rootkit Remover (php)
ARIES Rootkit Remover aims at removing the Sony Rootkit for good. Currently a standalone tool, this application provides a reliable, trustworthy, and safe way of removing the root-kit, unlike Sony's own root-kit remover that has been known to cause blue screens. Note: Beta or prerelease software is not intended for...
Tags: Software, Sony Corp., Lavasoft, PHP, Rootkits, Tools & Techniques, Security, Spyware, Adware & Malware, Management
Software downloads 2006-07-24
Fall electronics to rally Sony?
Correct links to the photo galleriesHere are the correct links to the photo galleries:Sony's Mylohttp://content.techrepublic.com.com/2346-3513_11-30551.htmlDigital reading at Bordershttp://content.techrepublic.com.com/2346-1035_11-7737.htmlWhat's with Sony again ?Are we talking poorly hidden agenda here?Here's a link for a bit of balance.http://www.google.co.uk/search?hl=en&q=sony+rootkit+lame+drm&meta=From NotabigfanofSonySony goofed... lost this customer.Too much crap to receive forgiveness from THIS consumer. I...
Tags: Sony Corp.
Discussion threads 2006-09-14
High-end Sony Vaio G2 out next month
Put the Sony Vaio G2 on my gift list!A keyboard that I can spill poptarts and coffee on? Oh, Paul... you know the way to my heart!What does the rootkit do?Well they put one in their other stuff don't they.You keep promoting these weasels, I'll keep pointing out that any...
Tags: Desktops, Sonja Thompson, Sony Vaio G2, Sony Vaio, Sony Corp.
Discussion threads 2007-09-26
Wireless Security FAQ
We've grouped all the questions and answers from our popular Wireless Security FAQ into a single PDF. Each question is conveniently linked to the answer inside the document.
Tags: TechRepublic Inc., FAQ, Wireless Security, Wi-Fi, Wireless
Download resources 2004-07-28
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