Sony backs down on DRM Rootkit

RECORDING giant Sony BMG has admitted that it has installed cloaked spyware in people's computers in a bid to protect CD content.

The outfit has issued a "Service Pack" to uninstall the Rootkit only a few days after it was revealed by the INQ here and here.

The service pack, which can be found here, removes the cloaking technology component of the XCP Technology used on SONY BMG content protected CDs.

Sony denies that the component is malicious and compromises user security. So why release a service pack if it is OK and not a breach of security? Sony spinsters say that it is only to alleviate any concerns of users. It has nothing to do with a fear of writs. µ