Tuesday, May 23, 2006

Sony rootkit settlement gets final nod | CNET News.com

Sony rootkit settlement gets final nod | CNET News.com

It appears at least one lawsuit against Sony, who has been accused of including rootkits in their audio CD's, has been resolved. Sony's use of rootkit technology, borne out of their efforts to stop media piracy, was a total fiasco for them. Forget the monetary losses, consumer confidence in the company has plummeted. This is a PR nightmare for Sony.

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