12 November 2005

Microsoft removes Sony's rootkit

Microsoft will treat Sony's DRM component as it should be treated: Malware. Its Anti-Malware Engineering Team will include XCP's rootkit detection and removal signature to their Malicious software removal tool, AntiSpyware Beta and the upcoming Windows Defender.

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If you missed the initial report, read it here:
[ Sony BMG: DRM rootkit (updated) ]

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