CNN.com is reporting that Microsoft, in response to the security threat created by Sony BMG's copy-protection software, is taking action to protect its customers by upgrading its anti-spyware software to identify and remove the Sony program. Sony BMG's copy-protection program, XCP, which is bundled on recent CD titles acts as spyware and can make home computer systems vulnerable hackers.
A representative of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security also warned music companies from crossing the line from protecting their intellectual property to undermining home computer system security.
Read the story here at CNN.com
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