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Sony Caught using Rootkit DRM
Categories: DRM Restricting Use • Intrusive TPMs - Rootkits
Sony is criticized for including root-kit software as part of its CD copy protection. Root kit software is installed on your computer without your knowledge. Root-kit software often causes system problems. No tools to uninstall are provided by Sony. RootkitRevealer can be used to detect and remove it
Sources: Washington Post | The Inquirer | 
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