Realizing very quickly that they have done a very bad thing, Sony is rushing in to do damage control for illegally putting a spyware rootkit on people’s computers. Thus far their partner company that was responsible for the maligned code are offering a patch to make this DRM package they have put on people’s computers more secure. They are also working with the Antivirus companies to patch the code that is susceptible.
A link that was provided to the Sony website requires you enter some personal data in order to file a complaint or be given access to the keys to remove this application. I don’t want to fill out some form, I want to download a software package that will remove this root kit
Thus far Sony’s response has been unsatisfactory. In my opinion any company that betrays the public trust as Sony has done needs to be made to answer to these issues. Sadly those that are suffering the most are artist, who are loosing millions in dollars in CD sales because of their actions.
This action by Sony has to be the Dumber, and Dumber move of the year. If I where in charge, the team that decided to do this would be fired and escorted to the door, as they need to realize the public is about fed up with these types of actions. A class action lawsuit would be good serve Sony and there partners right.
This ongoing attack by the MPAA, RIAA and all of their members in trying to wrap all of their products in DRM is a loosing battle, and until they figure it out and adjust their revenue models they will continue to suffer the wrath of individuals within the community who will no longer put up these types of activities. [News.com]