Extended Copy Protection (XCP)

GPTKB entity

Statements (22)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf digital rights management software
gptkbp:alternativeName Sony rootkit
gptkbp:controversy gptkb:Sony_BMG_copy_protection_rootkit_scandal
gptkbp:developedBy gptkb:First_4_Internet
gptkbp:effect difficult to remove
created security vulnerabilities
installed hidden software on Windows computers
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Extended Copy Protection (XCP)
gptkbp:legalIssue class action lawsuits
gptkbp:mediaType CD player
gptkbp:notableFor hiding files from users and antivirus software
installing software without user consent
gptkbp:operatingSystem gptkb:Microsoft_Windows
gptkbp:purpose prevent unauthorized copying of audio CDs
gptkbp:releaseYear 2005
gptkbp:response widespread criticism
gptkbp:type rootkit
gptkbp:usedBy gptkb:Sony_BMG
gptkbp:withdrawn gptkb:Sony_BMG
2005
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Sony_BMG_rootkit_scandal
gptkbp:bfsLayer 6