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  • Microsoft sues over source code theft

    Microsoft has filed a federal lawsuit against an alleged hacker who broke through its copy protection technology, charging that the mystery developer somehow gained access to its copyrighted source code.

  • New Sony CD risk identified

    Computer researchers uncovered a new security risk on Friday related to Sony BMG Music Entertainment copy-protected CDs, which could expose several hundred computers to attack.

  • Antivirus firms target Sony 'rootkit'

    Antivirus companies are releasing tools this week to identify, and in some cases remove, copy protection software contained on recent Sony BMG Music Entertainment CDs. The software has been identified as a potential security risk.

  • Sony to patch copy-protected CD

    Sony BMG Music Entertainment and a technology partner are working with antivirus companies on a fix for a potential security problem in some copy-protected CDs.

  • Sony recalls risky 'rootkit' CDs

    Record label Sony BMG Music Entertainment said on Tuesday that it will recall millions of CDs that, if played in a consumer's PC disc drive, will expose the computer to serious security risks.

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