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gptkbp:instanceOf
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gptkb:digital_rights_management_controversy
gptkb:political_scandal
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gptkbp:cause
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installation of Extended Copy Protection (XCP) and MediaMax CD-3 DRM software on music CDs
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gptkbp:describes
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A controversy involving Sony BMG's use of copy protection software that installed rootkits on users' computers.
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gptkbp:effect
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class action lawsuits
public backlash
recall of affected CDs
compromised computer security
settlement with US government
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gptkbp:exposedBy
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gptkb:Mark_Russinovich
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gptkbp:involvedIn
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gptkb:Sony_BMG
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gptkbp:location
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gptkb:United_States
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gptkbp:mediaCoverage
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gptkb:BBC_News
gptkb:The_New_York_Times
gptkb:Wired
gptkb:Ars_Technica
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gptkbp:resultedIn
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Federal Trade Commission settlement
changes in DRM policy by music industry
increased scrutiny of DRM practices
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gptkbp:softwareInvolved
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gptkb:MediaMax_CD-3
gptkb:Extended_Copy_Protection_(XCP)
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gptkbp:startDate
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2005
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gptkbp:bfsParent
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gptkb:Backdoor
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gptkbp:bfsLayer
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7
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https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label
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Sony BMG rootkit scandal
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