This hits keep on coming.......rf
According to Computer Associates: > Computer Associates has received the uninstaller link from First4Internet, > writing on behalf of Sony BGM. It is an ActiveX control. Initial analysis > shows the uninstaller verifying that it is on the same system which ran the > initial ActiveX control as part of the uninstaller request process. This > effectively prevents easy redistribution of the uninstaller, and requires > everyone who wishes to receive the uninstaller to do so through Sony BMG's > official process, which involves releasing personally identifiable information > for use by Sony BMG and undisclosed third parties. http://www3.ca.com/securityadvisor/pest/pest.aspx?id=453096362 ...and something new (I knew the cd driver got changed, but random noise?).. > Furthermore, XCP.Sony.Rootkit installs a device driver, specifically a CD-ROM > filter driver, which intercepts calls to the CD-ROM drive. If any process > other than the included Music Player (player.exe) attempts to read the audio > section of the CD, the filter driver inserts seemingly random noise into the > returned data making the music unlistenable. ..and... EFF List of Sony-Fscked CDs http://www.eff.org/deeplinks/archives/004144.php You are a subscribed member of the infowarrior list. Visit www.infowarrior.org for list information or to unsubscribe. This message may be redistributed freely in its entirety. Any and all copyrights appearing in list messages are maintained by their respective owners.
