XCP copy protection

GPTKB entity

Statements (19)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf digital rights management system
gptkbp:category malware
rootkit
copy protection
gptkbp:controversy gptkb:security
installed rootkit software on users' computers
gptkbp:developedBy gptkb:First_4_Internet
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label XCP copy protection
gptkbp:notableFor difficult uninstallation process
hiding files from users and antivirus software
gptkbp:platform gptkb:Microsoft_Windows
gptkbp:purpose prevent unauthorized copying of audio CDs
gptkbp:releaseYear 2005
gptkbp:resultedIn gptkb:Sony_BMG_CD_copy_protection_scandal
class action lawsuits
recall of affected CDs
gptkbp:usedBy gptkb:Sony_BMG
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Sony_BMG_rootkit_litigation
gptkbp:bfsLayer 6