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when is it going to stop! New Sony Digital Camera Installs Rootkit to Stop Photo Sharing,THIS IS GETTING CRAZY
#1
14 Nov 2005 @ 10:43
ireland
Suspended due non-functional email address
ALL SONY NEWS IS POSTED AT THIS BOARD
http://dvdxcopy.afterdawn.com/forum_view.cfm/74
soon i will be stopping posting the sony news on this site.
the reason posting here and above site and my site is getting to be to much.
AFTER READING THIS AND YE STILL BUY SONY YOUR NUTS,WHICH PRODUCT OF SONY CAN YOU TRUST NOT TO INSTALL A ROOTKIT ON YOUR COMPUTER?
New Sony Digital Camera Installs Rootkit to Stop Photo Sharing :)
digi camera Many consumers are complaining about Sony's new Cybershot DSCP515 camera that installs digital rights management (DRM) software on the person's computer so they are unable to share their digital pictures with anyone. A Sony representative said it was part of its "increased vigilance in combating copyright and trademark infringement."
Many consumers are complaining about Sony's new Cybershot DSCP515 camera that installs digital rights management (DRM) software on the person's computer so they are unable to share their digital pictures with anyone.
A Sony representative said it was part of its "increased vigilance in combating copyright and trademark infringement." BBspot - New Sony Digital Camera Installs Rootkit to Stop Photo Sharing
http://www.malwarehelp.org/news/View.php?ArticleID=994
New Sony Digital Camera Installs Rootkit to Stop Photo Sharing
By Brian Briggs
Los Angeles, CA - Many consumers are complaining about Sony's new Cybershot DSCP515 camera that installs digital rights management (DRM) software on the person's computer so they are unable to share their digital pictures with anyone.
A Sony representative said it was part of its "increased vigilance in combating copyright and trademark infringement."
"This Cookie Monster costume is not properly licensed for photo sharing by the Children's Television Workshop. Thank goodness for Sony DRM."
"People are sharing pictures all over the Internet without regard to copyright and trademarks. Just the other day I saw a Halloween photo of a kid dressed up like Yoda. Don't they know that Yoda's image is wholly owned y by Lucasarts? That behavior needs to be stopped," said Sony Vice president of Copyright Protection Clay Wilkerson.
The DRM is similar to the one which Sony recently came under fire for on its music CDs. That software installed rootkits on consumer's computers making them vulnerable to cyberattacks.
"Picture sharing flies under the radar when it comes to piracy," said Wilkerson. "People know about the dangers of music and movie piracy, but not about the dangers of sharing personal photos. What happens if a person takes a picture of Mariah Carey's latest CD? Think of the children."
The system which also makes it difficult to print out pictures has prompted complaints from consumers. "I tried to send a picture of my daughter to her Uncle Tim, but this window popped up saying it was blocked. I decided to print it out and mail it to him. There was a 14-page license agreement that printed out first that I had to fill out and fax to Sony so they could send me an authorization code to print out the picture."
Wilkerson doesn't think the lack of photo sharing capabilities will hurt the sales of their digital cameras. "We've hidden the protection so the consumers won't notice it when they buy it, and our draconian return policy will prevent any returns. Problem solved."
Hackers have already cracked the Sony DRM system by buying another digital camera and using it to take pictures of their pictures once they are displayed on their computer screen. "It's a hassle," said one hacker who wished to remain anonymous, "but at least you haven't wasted the money you spent on the Sony camera."
http://www.bbspot.com/News/2005/11/sony_photo_sharing.html?from=rss
http://dvdxcopy.afterdawn.com/forum_view.cfm/74
soon i will be stopping posting the sony news on this site.
the reason posting here and above site and my site is getting to be to much.
AFTER READING THIS AND YE STILL BUY SONY YOUR NUTS,WHICH PRODUCT OF SONY CAN YOU TRUST NOT TO INSTALL A ROOTKIT ON YOUR COMPUTER?
New Sony Digital Camera Installs Rootkit to Stop Photo Sharing :)
digi camera Many consumers are complaining about Sony's new Cybershot DSCP515 camera that installs digital rights management (DRM) software on the person's computer so they are unable to share their digital pictures with anyone. A Sony representative said it was part of its "increased vigilance in combating copyright and trademark infringement."
Many consumers are complaining about Sony's new Cybershot DSCP515 camera that installs digital rights management (DRM) software on the person's computer so they are unable to share their digital pictures with anyone.
A Sony representative said it was part of its "increased vigilance in combating copyright and trademark infringement." BBspot - New Sony Digital Camera Installs Rootkit to Stop Photo Sharing
http://www.malwarehelp.org/news/View.php?ArticleID=994
New Sony Digital Camera Installs Rootkit to Stop Photo Sharing
By Brian Briggs
Los Angeles, CA - Many consumers are complaining about Sony's new Cybershot DSCP515 camera that installs digital rights management (DRM) software on the person's computer so they are unable to share their digital pictures with anyone.
A Sony representative said it was part of its "increased vigilance in combating copyright and trademark infringement."
"This Cookie Monster costume is not properly licensed for photo sharing by the Children's Television Workshop. Thank goodness for Sony DRM."
"People are sharing pictures all over the Internet without regard to copyright and trademarks. Just the other day I saw a Halloween photo of a kid dressed up like Yoda. Don't they know that Yoda's image is wholly owned y by Lucasarts? That behavior needs to be stopped," said Sony Vice president of Copyright Protection Clay Wilkerson.
The DRM is similar to the one which Sony recently came under fire for on its music CDs. That software installed rootkits on consumer's computers making them vulnerable to cyberattacks.
"Picture sharing flies under the radar when it comes to piracy," said Wilkerson. "People know about the dangers of music and movie piracy, but not about the dangers of sharing personal photos. What happens if a person takes a picture of Mariah Carey's latest CD? Think of the children."
The system which also makes it difficult to print out pictures has prompted complaints from consumers. "I tried to send a picture of my daughter to her Uncle Tim, but this window popped up saying it was blocked. I decided to print it out and mail it to him. There was a 14-page license agreement that printed out first that I had to fill out and fax to Sony so they could send me an authorization code to print out the picture."
Wilkerson doesn't think the lack of photo sharing capabilities will hurt the sales of their digital cameras. "We've hidden the protection so the consumers won't notice it when they buy it, and our draconian return policy will prevent any returns. Problem solved."
Hackers have already cracked the Sony DRM system by buying another digital camera and using it to take pictures of their pictures once they are displayed on their computer screen. "It's a hassle," said one hacker who wished to remain anonymous, "but at least you haven't wasted the money you spent on the Sony camera."
http://www.bbspot.com/News/2005/11/sony_photo_sharing.html?from=rss
This message has been edited since its posting. Latest edit was made on 14 Nov 2005 @ 11:58
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#2
14 Nov 2005 @ 12:32
ireland
Suspended due non-functional email address
November 14, 2005 11:46 AM PST
Sony's new name, to some: 'Sory'
Sony's precipitous fall from grace in the last few years is beginning to feel like a Greek tragedy.
A decade ago, the Japanese conglomerate had aspirations of becoming the center of a great digital revolution. And why not? It had already spent years on an unprecedented expansionist strategy that included the audacious buyout of Hollywood studios in a strategy of owning everything from the creation of content to the consumer electronics that played it.
Today, all the pieces are finally falling into place to make that world a reality, as even the slow-footed Big Three TV networks are finding ways to offer shows on a variety of devices and technologies. But it couldn't be happening at a worse time for Sony, which has cut 30,000 jobs in two years while fighting competition ranging from its staple TV sets to the iPod, both markets that it once dominated. In fact, it's still struggling with such basic issues as copyright protection on its CDs.
Is Sony destined to miss the long-awaited entertainment "convergence" that it has spent so long preparing for? It may still be too soon to say but, in the meantime, you can get these T-shirts and mugs emblazoned with the line: "SORY seems to be the hardest word."
Blog community response:
"I had been seriously considering a PS2, since there are so many nice games for that system. Not anymore though; I'm waiting for the cluemeter at Sony to rise back into positive territory."
--Smalltalk Tidbits, Industry Rants
"The issue for Sony/BMG and their peers is that they don't really want to sell music anymore--they want to retain control of the music once it is sold, sort of like software licenses. They want to monetize every play of every song they 'own,' ensuring a steady revenue stream. I hope their nefarious plan fails."
--B12 Partners Solipsism
"It will take a long time before consumers start to place their trust in Sony again. Hopefully they've learned their lesson. Remember when the Walkman was the Sony icon? No more. Now it's the iPod. Kids today probably don't even know what a Walkman is."
--Walt's Corner
Posted by Mike Yamamoto
NO more Sony
Reader post by: Daniel Reardon
Posted on: November 14, 2005, 2:17 PM PST
Story: Sony's new name, to some: 'Sory'
I've been a Sony fan for the longest time, just until now with this "rootkit" deal. For some reason, there is just a major TUTN-OFF when someone's trying to install whether is a root-kit or any kind of software in your computer system, without fully and honestly disclosed the fact that, the little software has some kind of sinister scan loop build into it for monitoring.
http://news.com.com/2061-11199_3-5951462.html?part=rss&tag=595146...
Sony's new name, to some: 'Sory'
Sony's precipitous fall from grace in the last few years is beginning to feel like a Greek tragedy.
A decade ago, the Japanese conglomerate had aspirations of becoming the center of a great digital revolution. And why not? It had already spent years on an unprecedented expansionist strategy that included the audacious buyout of Hollywood studios in a strategy of owning everything from the creation of content to the consumer electronics that played it.
Today, all the pieces are finally falling into place to make that world a reality, as even the slow-footed Big Three TV networks are finding ways to offer shows on a variety of devices and technologies. But it couldn't be happening at a worse time for Sony, which has cut 30,000 jobs in two years while fighting competition ranging from its staple TV sets to the iPod, both markets that it once dominated. In fact, it's still struggling with such basic issues as copyright protection on its CDs.
Is Sony destined to miss the long-awaited entertainment "convergence" that it has spent so long preparing for? It may still be too soon to say but, in the meantime, you can get these T-shirts and mugs emblazoned with the line: "SORY seems to be the hardest word."
Blog community response:
"I had been seriously considering a PS2, since there are so many nice games for that system. Not anymore though; I'm waiting for the cluemeter at Sony to rise back into positive territory."
--Smalltalk Tidbits, Industry Rants
"The issue for Sony/BMG and their peers is that they don't really want to sell music anymore--they want to retain control of the music once it is sold, sort of like software licenses. They want to monetize every play of every song they 'own,' ensuring a steady revenue stream. I hope their nefarious plan fails."
--B12 Partners Solipsism
"It will take a long time before consumers start to place their trust in Sony again. Hopefully they've learned their lesson. Remember when the Walkman was the Sony icon? No more. Now it's the iPod. Kids today probably don't even know what a Walkman is."
--Walt's Corner
Posted by Mike Yamamoto
NO more Sony
Reader post by: Daniel Reardon
Posted on: November 14, 2005, 2:17 PM PST
Story: Sony's new name, to some: 'Sory'
I've been a Sony fan for the longest time, just until now with this "rootkit" deal. For some reason, there is just a major TUTN-OFF when someone's trying to install whether is a root-kit or any kind of software in your computer system, without fully and honestly disclosed the fact that, the little software has some kind of sinister scan loop build into it for monitoring.
http://news.com.com/2061-11199_3-5951462.html?part=rss&tag=595146...
#3
14 Nov 2005 @ 17:08
arniebear
AfterDawn Addict
I hope Sony gets their butts sued off, this has got to end somewhere. I am tired of the EULA's, spyware, adware, virus, hackers and now rootkit. I have not bought a Sony product in years, mainly because they are overpriced and other products are better. Too bad America sold itself to Sony, now we are paying the price.
#4
14 Nov 2005 @ 18:27
"Sony's new Cybershot DSCP515"
The sad part is with Sony's latest stunts it wouldn't be surprising if they DID make a camera like that. It seems like we're only a step or two away from companies becoming that rediculous.
I like the "related news" link to "Microsoft Obsecurity". LOL. http://www.bbspot.com/Features/2001/02/obsecurity_server.html .
The sad part is with Sony's latest stunts it wouldn't be surprising if they DID make a camera like that. It seems like we're only a step or two away from companies becoming that rediculous.
I like the "related news" link to "Microsoft Obsecurity". LOL. http://www.bbspot.com/Features/2001/02/obsecurity_server.html .
#5
15 Nov 2005 @ 5:22
LOL
Quote:I know this issue is no laughing matter but I'm LMFAO. I haven't bought a Sony product (other than media) in years and don't plan on any future purchases. I just hope those Sony blanks I just bought don't install a rootkit on my PC.
Hackers have already cracked the Sony DRM system by buying another digital camera and using it to take pictures of their pictures once they are displayed on their computer screen. "It's a hassle," said one hacker who wished to remain anonymous, "but at least you haven't wasted the money you spent on the Sony camera."
#6
15 Nov 2005 @ 5:26
arniebear
AfterDawn Addict
I am surprised the Sony media doesn't just cause your standalone to have a meltdown when played. As for rootkit, I could say what my definition of this protection is, but would probably get banned.
#7
15 Nov 2005 @ 6:03
I forgot my DVD player is a Sony too. I'm doomed.
@arniebear
You can say anything once. lol
@arniebear
You can say anything once. lol
This message has been edited since its posting. Latest edit was made on 15 Nov 2005 @ 6:04
#8
16 Nov 2005 @ 9:23
arniebear
AfterDawn Addict
Here is a nice little story from the CD Freaks news, and sad to say it is true.
Sony XCP uninstaller a greater security risk than rootkit?
Posted by Dan Bell on 15 November 2005 - 22:51 - Source: Freedom to Tinker
Thanks to a comment by member heystoopid in another article, we can read now that the Freedom-to-Tinker website has discovered another reason why Sony is so anxious to pull their First4Internet infested Cd's.
Over the weekend a Finnish researcher named Muzzy noticed a potential vulnerability in the web-based uninstaller that Sony offers to users who want to remove the First4Internet XCP copy protection software. We took a detailed look at the software and discovered that it is indeed possible for an attacker to exploit this weakness. For affected users, this represents a far greater security risk than even the original Sony rootkit.
The consequences of the flaw are severe. It allows any web page you visit to download, install, and run any code it likes on your computer. Any web page can seize control of your computer; then it can do anything it likes. That’s about as serious as a security flaw can get.
The root of the problem is a serious design flaw in Sony’s web-based uninstaller. When you first fill out Sony’s form to request a copy of the uninstaller, the request form downloads and installs a program – an ActiveX control created by the DRM vendor, First4Internet – called CodeSupport. CodeSupport remains on your system after you leave Sony’s site, and it is marked as safe for scripting, so any web page can ask CodeSupport to do things. One thing CodeSupport can be told to do is download and install code from an Internet site. Unfortunately, CodeSupport doesn’t verify that the downloaded code actually came from Sony or First4Internet. This means any web page can make CodeSupport download and install code from any URL without asking the user’s permission.
A malicious web site author can write an evil program, package up that program appropriately, put the packaged code at some URL, and then write a web page that causes CodeSupport to download and run code from that URL. If you visit that web page with Internet Explorer, and you have previously requested Sony’s uninstaller, then the evil program will be downloaded, installed, and run on your computer, immediately and automatically. Your goose will be cooked.
This Sony and First4Internet union was a marriage made in heaven...for attorney's. It is really getting ugly for both these companies, there is no way they can escape harsh penalties if this story is accurate. Let's hope that they are held feet to the fire until the damage is rectified, if that is even possible now. What a mess!
http://www.cdfreaks.com/news/12691
Sony XCP uninstaller a greater security risk than rootkit?
Posted by Dan Bell on 15 November 2005 - 22:51 - Source: Freedom to Tinker
Thanks to a comment by member heystoopid in another article, we can read now that the Freedom-to-Tinker website has discovered another reason why Sony is so anxious to pull their First4Internet infested Cd's.
Over the weekend a Finnish researcher named Muzzy noticed a potential vulnerability in the web-based uninstaller that Sony offers to users who want to remove the First4Internet XCP copy protection software. We took a detailed look at the software and discovered that it is indeed possible for an attacker to exploit this weakness. For affected users, this represents a far greater security risk than even the original Sony rootkit.
The consequences of the flaw are severe. It allows any web page you visit to download, install, and run any code it likes on your computer. Any web page can seize control of your computer; then it can do anything it likes. That’s about as serious as a security flaw can get.
The root of the problem is a serious design flaw in Sony’s web-based uninstaller. When you first fill out Sony’s form to request a copy of the uninstaller, the request form downloads and installs a program – an ActiveX control created by the DRM vendor, First4Internet – called CodeSupport. CodeSupport remains on your system after you leave Sony’s site, and it is marked as safe for scripting, so any web page can ask CodeSupport to do things. One thing CodeSupport can be told to do is download and install code from an Internet site. Unfortunately, CodeSupport doesn’t verify that the downloaded code actually came from Sony or First4Internet. This means any web page can make CodeSupport download and install code from any URL without asking the user’s permission.
A malicious web site author can write an evil program, package up that program appropriately, put the packaged code at some URL, and then write a web page that causes CodeSupport to download and run code from that URL. If you visit that web page with Internet Explorer, and you have previously requested Sony’s uninstaller, then the evil program will be downloaded, installed, and run on your computer, immediately and automatically. Your goose will be cooked.
This Sony and First4Internet union was a marriage made in heaven...for attorney's. It is really getting ugly for both these companies, there is no way they can escape harsh penalties if this story is accurate. Let's hope that they are held feet to the fire until the damage is rectified, if that is even possible now. What a mess!
http://www.cdfreaks.com/news/12691
#10
19 Nov 2005 @ 9:19
path2k9
Suspended account
Umm... Hey forum moderator. bbspot is a satirical website, meaning ITS NOT A REAL ****ING ARTICLE.
Man, this is funnier than people posting articles from the onion in legitimate newspapers.
Man, this is funnier than people posting articles from the onion in legitimate newspapers.
This message has been edited since its posting. Latest edit was made on 19 Nov 2005 @ 10:47
#11
19 Nov 2005 @ 10:22
It is satirical, but ireland posted quotes by sony.
I think it's amazing that someone who can understand the meaning of satirical has got the stupidity to call out at a moderator.
I think you show a huge amount of disrespect and as of now, ireland has been notified..
I think it's amazing that someone who can understand the meaning of satirical has got the stupidity to call out at a moderator.
I think you show a huge amount of disrespect and as of now, ireland has been notified..
This message has been edited since its posting. Latest edit was made on 19 Nov 2005 @ 10:24
#12
19 Nov 2005 @ 10:25
path2k9
Suspended account
wow, you think?
The entire basis of this thread is that satirical article from bbspot. read the post title. Apparently people who read this forum are also that stupid to not notice it.
I could give a fuck less if you notify Ireland, tell that leprechaun douchebag I joined this forum simply to point this out and I won't be back. have fun.
The entire basis of this thread is that satirical article from bbspot. read the post title. Apparently people who read this forum are also that stupid to not notice it.
I could give a fuck less if you notify Ireland, tell that leprechaun douchebag I joined this forum simply to point this out and I won't be back. have fun.
This message has been edited since its posting. Latest edit was made on 19 Nov 2005 @ 10:30
#13
19 Nov 2005 @ 10:31
Quote:That is racist. You are the most definetely banned asshole i have ever seen here....neph, where's that gunshot .gif?
I could give a fuck less if you notify Ireland, tell that leprechaun douchebag I joined this forum simply to point this out and I won't be back. have fun
ireland.....a retard.....
Probably one of the top 5 most intellegent on this site of half a million people dude ;)
Good thing they can log your i.p! ;)
Now who's the tw*t? :D
This message has been edited since its posting. Latest edit was made on 19 Nov 2005 @ 10:47
#15
19 Nov 2005 @ 10:48
well then you won't mind if I ban ya then :) ... thanks for coming, don't come back
Forum rules!! http://forums.afterdawn.com/thread_view.cfm/2487
#16
19 Nov 2005 @ 10:50
Oh, how I'd love to stop and flame with you....but people out there need halp/advice.
So my advice to you is get laid
as there's obviously something missing in ur life!!
I'm outta here.
So my advice to you is get laid
as there's obviously something missing in ur life!!
I'm outta here.
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