Statements (25)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instanceOf |
political scandal
digital rights management controversy |
| gptkbp:cause |
installation of Extended Copy Protection (XCP) and MediaMax CD-3 DRM software on music CDs
|
| gptkbp:describes |
A controversy involving Sony BMG's use of copy protection software that installed rootkits on users' computers.
|
| gptkbp:effect |
class action lawsuits
public backlash recall of affected CDs compromised computer security settlement with US government |
| gptkbp:exposedBy |
gptkb:Mark_Russinovich
|
| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
Sony BMG rootkit scandal
|
| gptkbp:involvedIn |
gptkb:Sony_BMG
|
| gptkbp:location |
gptkb:United_States
|
| gptkbp:mediaCoverage |
gptkb:BBC_News
gptkb:The_New_York_Times gptkb:Wired gptkb:Ars_Technica |
| gptkbp:resultedIn |
Federal Trade Commission settlement
changes in DRM policy by music industry increased scrutiny of DRM practices |
| gptkbp:softwareInvolved |
gptkb:MediaMax_CD-3
gptkb:Extended_Copy_Protection_(XCP) |
| gptkbp:startDate |
2005
|
| gptkbp:bfsParent |
gptkb:Backdoor
|
| gptkbp:bfsLayer |
5
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