Facing flak from the media and consumers over
allegations that the copy-protection software on some new CDs is
installing hidden, nearly unremovable files on PCs, Sony
BMG is
providing information to vendors of antivirus software allowing them access to the data. First4Internet, which
developed the software, said that, by releasing the patch, the company hopes to “allay any unnecessary concerns.” The
patch doesn’t delete the software; rather, it reveals the hidden files, making them less likely to be exploited by
virus writers looking to piggyback on them. Sony said that consumers who want to delete the files should contact
customer support for assistance — which is basically what they said
back in June when the whole copy-protection issue first
started rearing its ugly head.
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Subscribe to commentskbielNov 3rd 2005 6:11PM
Still not buying it Sony. This "patch" is almost as insulting as the offending trojan they are installing. This is like a car manufacturer offering a free bicycle pump to customers whose tires exploded shortly after they drove off the lot.