Report: Sony BMG Arming PS3s With Rootkits in Firmware Update Drew Wilson | February 3, 2011 Sony’s problems began when the root keys for the PlayStation 3 were discovered and posted online. Now, in an effort to fight against jailbreakers, Sony has reportedly been using the latest firmware update to upload rootkit technology on to the game console to spy on gamers and make sure home brew games never make their …
The Canadian DMCA – The Actual Text – Music – Sony Rootkit Legalized Drew Wilson | June 12, 2008 There are numerous headlines right now and protest is only going to get bigger, but what does the Canadian DMCA actually say in it’s current version?
Sony Sues SunnComm Over Infamous Rootkit Fiasco Drew Wilson | July 13, 2007 Think back, the year was 2005 and the holiday season was around the corner. Unfortunately for Sony BMG, the holiday season wasn’t a merry one.
CIPPIC Drills Sony BMG Canada Over Rootkit Drew Wilson | September 21, 2006 As recently reported, CIPPIC (Canadian Internet Policy and Public Interest Clinic) is launching a legal battle against Sony BMG.
Sony Rootkit Fiasco Continues in Canada Drew Wilson | September 20, 2006 MediaMax DRM, also known as the Sony Rookit, has proven to be one fiasco with lasting effects. In Canada, there was the legal action followed by more legal action almost exactly one month later.
Sony Settles with Canada over Rootkit Drew Wilson | August 31, 2006 Back in February, Slyck reported on lawsuits against Sony BMG in Canada over encoding their albums with rootkit technology.
More Canadian Action Against Sony-BMG Drew Wilson | February 5, 2006 Jeannine Palmer and Janet Cook are the latest plaintiffs in the fourth class action lawsuit against Sony BMG Music (Canada) Inc., Sony-BMG Music Entertainment and First4Internet.
Canada to Sue Sony BMG Over DRM Albums Drew Wilson | January 6, 2006 Three lawsuits were launched in Canada. One in Quebec (English translation by Google) in November 2005. Recently, there were complaints from Ontario and British Columbia.
