Sony Rootkit Numbers Aren’t Pretty
OK…we’re sick of talking about this too, but take a look at THE NUMBERS: 4.7 million CDs 52 titles 568,000 computer servers infected (and perhaps as many as 350,000. Continue reading
Compatibility Fight Looms Between EMI And Apple
Just when you’d thought you’d heard enough about copy-protection and DRM, EMI and Apple/iTunes seem ready to do battle. EMI chief Alain Levy reportedly recently predicted that Apple would eventually. Continue reading
Sony Debacle Has “Set Back Audio CD Protection By Years” As Artists Begin To Consider The Damage
Brian Bergstein the technical writer for The Associated Press has published a good overview piece on the Sony rootkit copy protection debacle which led to the recall of 4.7 million. Continue reading
DIGITAL MUSIC NEWS – WEEK IN REVIEW
Yes there was news in the digital music space this week beyond the fall out from the Sony rootkit debacle. Here’s the Digital Music News Week In Review beginning of. Continue reading
Some Companies Ready To Ban Music CD’s At Work As Sony Rookit Fears Spread
Those charged with guarding corporate computer security now increasingly view the music CD as a "major threat" thanks to the Sony rootkit controversy. Digital Music News reported that at a. Continue reading
Calls For Sony Boycott Grow
As the Sony rootkit controversy continues to grow so do the voices calling for a Sony boycott. One Wired.com writer started the drum beat days ago and an online petition. Continue reading
Sony Comes Up Short With Consumers & Retailers In Rootkit Recall
Despite claims to the contrary it appears that Sony BMG is continuing to fail to answer both consumer and retailer concerns during the current rootkit/copy protection debacle. A quick search. Continue reading
Sony Finally Communicates With Music Reltailers On Rootkit Controversy
CLICK BELOW FOR THE FULL TEXT OF SONY’S OFFICIAL LETTER. Just yesterday Sony finally issued a letter to music retailers explaining the rootkit controversy and re-call: "Security concerns have been. Continue reading
More Than Half Million Servers Infected By Sony Rootkit
<– Graphic depicts US computer computer servers infected by Sony’s rootkit. European and Asian infections are depicted below. Click on each graphic to enlarge. More then half a million computer. Continue reading
