Sony to pay out $150 to each customer infected by rootkit

Posted January 31, 2007 at 05:52 AM by Doug Berger

Section: Audio, Computers, Desktops, Laptops, Software / Applications, Content

Over a year ago, Sony BMG loaded DRM on their CDs so when you put it in your computer’s CD ROM drive, you get a rootkit.  When you tried to remove it, the rootkit screwed up your computer.  Then finally a month later, Microsoft released a patch that safely removed it (ironic, right?). 

Sony has just agreed to pay out $150 to customers infected by the rootkit in order to “repair damage done.” The company will also be providing an uninstall tool and patches to repair any damage that was done.  If my computer was infected, I likely would’ve re-formatted by now, but would gladly pocket the cash.  In fact, I think I’ll hit up eBay and look for an infected CD to install on my computer.  Sounds like an easy payout to me!  (Disclaimer: we do not indorse this activity)

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