Texas Saddles Another Claim On Sony

Texas Attorney General Greg Abbott reloaded his shootin' iron and has spyware killers as he filed new claims against Sony BMG. Abbott levied charges of deceptive trade practices for hiding spyware in the disc against the multinational music company.

Sources: CNET | Security Pro News | Techwhack.com | MP3 Newswire | Techtree | VNU Net | CNET | Financial Times

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