CD anti-piracy firm vows openness

Vikingod · Feb 6, 2006, 02:25 PM

The company behind controversial anti-piracy software installed on some music CDs says it will work to end security flaws found in its products.

SunComm's MediaMax software has been discovered covertly installing itself and can leave PCs vulnerable to attack.

The company has published a list of all CDs that use the software, and has pledged to make it easier for users to refuse installation, or to uninstall.

Sony BMG vowed last December to improve security on its CDs using the program.
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Distroyed · Feb 6, 2006, 03:41 PM

They did a nice job of making their "promise" sufficiently vague.

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Vikingod Int'l Fish Liaison Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: By the light of lamp I sit and type... Posts: 16,197 Rep Power: 112 System Specs	CD anti-piracy firm vows openness The company behind controversial anti-piracy software installed on some music CDs says it will work to end security flaws found in its products. SunComm's MediaMax software has been discovered covertly installing itself and can leave PCs vulnerable to attack. The company has published a list of all CDs that use the software, and has pledged to make it easier for users to refuse installation, or to uninstall. Sony BMG vowed last December to improve security on its CDs using the program. __________ Read More / Source: BBC News

Feb 6, 2006, 03:41 PM	#2
Distroyed DriverHeaven Lover Join Date: May 2003 Posts: 170 Rep Power: 0	They did a nice job of making their "promise" sufficiently vague.