Couple of things about the proposed settlement:
- If anyone wants to pursue their own action outside of the class action, they can.
- The settlement only affects purchasers' lawsuits. As far as I know, the Texas state case against Sony is still pending.
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Couple of things about the proposed settlement:
- If anyone wants to pursue their own action outside of the class action, they can.
- The settlement only affects purchasers' lawsuits. As far as I know, the Texas state case against Sony is still pending.
just saw the following on http://fileforum.betanews.com/detail...r/1135959812/1
is this just another program to un-cloak the software while leaving it on the system?Quote:
Lavasoft ARIES Rootkit Remover 1.0
Publisher's Description:
Lavasoft ARIES Rootkit Remover will get rid of the rootkit developed by First4Internet used by Sony BMG to hide their DRM (Digital Rights Management) software.
During Autumn 2005, Sony included rootkit-style content-protection software on approximately 4.7 million CDs of over 50 artists worldwide exposing consumer PCs to security holes. The XCP rootkit, developed by First4Internet, was inadvertently placed on unsuspecting systems and networks to hide Sony BMG’s DRM protection software. According to Sony, about six million CDs currently have this software on December 2005.
saw this posted today....
FYI
" Lavasoft is pleased to launch a new Project ECO Tool, the ARIES Rootkit Remover, to get rid of the rootkit developed by First4Internet used by Sony BMG to hide their DRM (Digital Rights Management) software.
The ARIES Rootkit Remover developed by Lavasoft provides the means to locate and permanently remove the Sony rootkit from the system and disable the rootkit's ability to run once more after reboot. This standalone tool is a reliable, trustworthy, and safe way of removing the rootkit--unlike Sony's own rootkit remover that has been known to cause blue screens.
This primarily protects consumers and ensures privacy. The tool is developed by Lavasoft in line with our common goals to steer computing environment towards better standards.
The Lavasoft ARIES Rootkit Remover removes only the ARIES rootkit; it does not touch the DRM software from Sony. Once the ARIES Rootkit is removed, you can put the CD from which the rootkit was originally installed on your PC into the CD drive, and the ARIES rootkit will not be installed again.
Removal will definitely neutralize the ARIES rootkit. However, in some cases the removal tool may report traces of the rootkit after the next startup. This is due to how the Sony DRM software works and does not indicate any risk, unless the tool reports: "Aries rootkit module detected". In this case, please report this behavior to Lavasoft Development Team."
http://www.majorgeeks.com/Lavasoft_A...ver_d4912.html
Happy New Year.... :D
http://www.theinquirer.net/?article=28847Quote:
Sony, has been rigorously slapped on the face with a wet bus ticket by the US courts.
it's too bad that the judge in the NY court doesn't own an infected pc. now *that* would have been interesting.
What a 'crock'....just another case of the little folks getting it 'up the bum'...
and big $ getting off the hook. :mad: :mad:
Well as I predicted in post 67 of this thread, they haven't got away with it completely, but pretty darn close.Quote:
Originally Posted by Nix
Story found at http://www.hardwarezone.com/news/vie...id=3804&cid=11Quote:
LOS ANGELES, Feb. 14 -- CyberDefender Corporation, the security developer with the industry's most advanced early defense technology, today announced that as of update build [6.02.08.17] its powerful detection and removal tool also removes the XCP RootKit that was being installed from music CDs purchased from Sony BMG Music. Those wishing to try CyberDefender AntiSpyware 2006 to remove Spyware from their machines may install the free fully functioning 30 day demo at http://www.cyberdefender.com/demo30.
"This will help those unsuspecting music fans who found their machines infected from what should have been a trusted source or music and software. We'll continue to be on the lookout for solutions to intrusion problems," said CyberDefender's Chief Software Architect Bing Liu.
CyberDefender AntiSpyware 2006 features fast updates using a secure client-to-client relay network. This patent-pending technology features user-level monitoring for new attacks, automated threat analysis, and real-time updating once signatures have been confirmed. Fast scans protect against both new and existing Spyware and Adware.
CyberDefender AntiSpyware 2006 works with other desktop security software, providing an early line of defense without interfering with existing scanning or monitoring activities. That means added peace of mind for both users and network administrators.
System Requirements and Pricing:
For Windows XP, 2000, Me, NT, and 98. CyberDefender AntiSpyware 2006 is $39.95.
Fully functional 30-day trials of CyberDefender products are available for download at www.cyberdefender.com/demo30.
Wonder if it actually works?
I hear the new Windows Defender (beta)--successor to MS AntiSpyware--will detect rootkits.
http://www.microsoft.com/athome/secu...e/default.mspx
Yes it does - detects and removes.Quote:
Originally Posted by Welshjim
It'll try. The nasty thing about rootkits is that the system is lying -- the good ones are almost undetectable, certainly by automatic tools which run inside the infected OS.Quote:
Originally Posted by Welshjim
"Everyone Wants to 'Own' Your PC"
http://www.wired.com/news/columns/0,...rss.technology
Everyone Wants to 'Own' Your PC
"Security MattersWhen technology serves its owners, it is liberating. When it is designed to serve others, over the owner's objection, it is oppressive. There's a battle raging on your computer right now -- one that pits you against worms and viruses, Trojans, spyware, automatic update features and digital rights management technologies. It's the battle to determine who owns your computer.
"You own your computer, of course. You bought it. You paid for it. But how much control do you really have over what happens on your machine? Technically you might have bought the hardware and software, but you have less control over what it's doing behind the scenes."
To discuss this further, go to Sal_Gal's new thread at
http://discussions.virtualdr.com/sho...d.php?t=205560
Cheers,
Linda
Reposted in correct thread.
http://discussions.virtualdr.com/sho...06#post1054206
Cheers,
Linda
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Looks like a settlement that makes everyone happy.
http://www.theregister.co.uk/2006/05...it_settlement/