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Sony and integrated "rootkit" :|

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This thread's last reply is from November 5, 2005, 10:53 AM UTC. Software, malware, and removal-tool advice below may be out of date — treat specific steps and download links with caution.

Durad Retired Graduate
November 2, 2005, 4:57 AM UTC
http://www.theregister.co.uk/2005/11/01 ... otkit_drm/
ChrisRLG Administrator Emeritus
November 4, 2005, 3:48 PM UTC
bump - to remove from zero replies list
Durad Retired Graduate
November 4, 2005, 5:13 PM UTC
Now there is patch... ;)

http://www.theregister.co.uk/2005/11/03 ... otkit_drm/
Gary R Administrator
November 4, 2005, 8:42 PM UTC
Note that the patch only reveals the Rootkit, it does not remove it. To do that it's necessary to contact Sony, and if you do remove it, you can no longer play copyright protected CDs. Note also that Sony will not recompense you for the now useless CD that you've purchased.

I don't call this much of a step forward. This just shows what contempt Sony has for its customers.
Nick-YF19 Admin/Teacher Emeritus
November 5, 2005, 10:53 AM UTC
Update on Mark's experience with the uninstaller for this rootkit.

http://www.sysinternals.com/blog/2005/11/more-on-sony-dangerous-decloaking.html