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InternetNews November 2, 2005 Jim Wagner	Digging Out Sony's DRM Rootkit Using a technique popularized by malware writers, Sony runs software behind the scenes of its copy-protected CDs.
InternetNews January 30, 2007 Roy Mark	Sony BMG Settles FTC DRM Charges Sony BMG Music agreed Tuesday it violated federal law by not telling consumers CDs sold by the company contained digital rights management software that monitored user listening habits to send them marketing messages.
IEEE Spectrum January 2006 Stephen Cass	Antipiracy Software Opens Door to Electronic Intruders When security researchers in the U.S. and Finland discovered the music CD/rootkit problem, Sony BMG's reaction was so bad that it will probably be seen in future years as a textbook example of a botched corporate response.
The Motley Fool November 14, 2005 Alyce Lomax	What Were You Thinking, Sony? Increasingly, music companies like Sony BMG are treating their customers like criminals who borrow, rather than purchase, their products. Sony's recent move goes way beyond that idea -- providing an intrusive technology that, in effect, hijacked its customers' computers.
Home Theater November 15, 2005 Mark Fleischmann	Deep Rifts Exposed in Sony BMG Faux Pas Sony BMG's boneheaded misuse of hacker technology has potentially compromised the security of millions of PCs, inspired a bunch of computer viruses, provoked class-action lawsuits, caused a firestorm of protest in online forums, and even attracted veiled criticism from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security.
PC World December 30, 2005 Robert McMillan	Copy Controls: How Far Will They Go? Sony's invasive antipiracy efforts point to a coming battle for control of your PC.
InternetNews November 16, 2005 Jim Wagner	Sony Recalls Rootkit-Plagued CDs Sony BMG is recalling the copyright-protected music CDs that have been causing no end of grief to the company.
InternetNews November 7, 2005 Jim Wagner	Sony Facing Not-so-Secretive Legal Action The Electronic Frontier Foundation is investigating whether to file a class-action lawsuit against Sony BMG for its anti-piracy activities on consumer computers.
T.H.E. Journal August 2006 Doug Gale	Can This Virus Be 'Rooted' Out? A new kind of hard-to-detect malware is increasing our vulnerability to hackers and creating headaches for makers of antiviral software.
Home Theater July 19, 2007	Sony BMG Bites DRM Developer Sony BMG is suing one of two developers of digital rights management schemes that spooked consumers, compromised the security of their PCs, and forced the music label to pay settlements in numerous lawsuits.
InternetNews November 21, 2005 Jim Wagner	Sony Sued Over DRM Rootkit Sony BMG's copy-protection software draws lawsuits from the Electronic Frontier Foundation and the state of Texas.
Home Theater April 23, 2007	Sony to Replace Defective DVDs Sony will offer replacements for 20 defective glitch-prone DVD titles.
BusinessWeek December 19, 2005 Stephen H. Wildstrom	Just Let Us Play The Movie The entertainment industry has a great opportunity for new markets, and the PC and consumer-electronics industries have an opening for new products. But realizing this potential will require all of them to show some respect for their customers.
InternetNews January 20, 2006 Ed Sutherland	DRM Becomes a Balancing Act Companies walk a tightrope when it comes to protecting copyrighted work with Digital Rights Management, according to a new report.
PC Magazine August 16, 2006 Robert Lemos	DRM: The Untold Story For some, DRM stands for Down-Right Maddening. Here's why you should think twice about downloading DRM-protected files.
The Motley Fool December 21, 2006 Alyce Lomax	Sony Pays Up Last year's rootkit controversy is coming back to haunt Sony. For investors, Sony remains a tricky gamble until it can keep itself out of the negative limelight and put forth a more customer-oriented approach. There's no such thing as too big to do the right thing.
The Motley Fool April 17, 2007 Alyce Lomax	Sony Blunders With DRM Again The electronics giant's zeal to protect copyright punishes customers. If Sony doesn't start rethinking its attitude toward DRM and its effect on consumers, it seems likely the company is going to suffer more negative perceptions. And for Sony investors, that's a real risk to contemplate.
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PC Magazine September 27, 2006 Robert Lemos	Your Own Personal Matrix How rootkits can take over your computer and steal data under your nose and how to stop them.
Home Theater May 12, 2008	Sony Buys Metadata King Gracenote Sony has bought Indianapolis-based Gracenote for $260 million.
Popular Mechanics March 2006 Joel Johnson	Tech Clinic Expert Q & A How many USB devices can I hook up to my PC at one time?... What is he Sony rootkit and how do I get rid of it if it's on my computer?... How can I tell if someone is freeloading on my Wi-Fi network?...
The Motley Fool April 2, 2008 Alyce Lomax	A Big Mistake at Sony BMG A small French company has alleged that Sony BMG pirated its software.
PC Magazine November 30, 2005 Jane Pinckard	Trojan Invades PSPs In early October, Symantec Security Response experts identified Trojan.PSPBrick, the first Trojan horse that targets Sony PlayStation Portable systems, as a Category 1 threat.
The Motley Fool January 9, 2008 Alyce Lomax	Sony's Non-DRM Dud Sony has decided to begin selling DRM-free digital albums, but consumers will have to clear a few hurdles first.
Home Toys February 2006	DVD Insider #49 Sony's rootkit fiasco has RIAA execs thinking twice about how intrusive they make their DRM. Maybe they should send their lawyers to the pirates' lairs and focus on figuring out how to make a living in the always-on Internet.
InternetNews April 2, 2008 Andy Patrizio	Do You Know Where That USB Drive Has Been? Antivirus firm finds USB drives and other removable media spread the most prolific forms of malware last month.
The Motley Fool February 16, 2006 Alyce Lomax	Sony Seeks Novel Success Investors should appreciate it that the company is trying to carve out a niche with its upcoming Sony Reader, not emulate one.
Wired February 2003 Frank Rose	The Civil War Inside Sony Sony Music wants to entertain you. Sony Electronics wants to equip you. The problem is that when it comes to digital media, their interests are diametrically opposed.
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The Motley Fool October 26, 2006 Alyce Lomax	Not-So-Sunny Sony? Sony's second quarter isn't so sunny? Shocking. Many investors look for companies that are down on their luck, but be careful here. It's too soon to call good times ahead -- it's still got a lot of work to do.
The Motley Fool November 28, 2005 Shannon Zimmerman	Music Biz Blues The industry must recognize the their fragile business model is in need of an extreme makeover and their copyright-protection antics are generating enormous ill-will among the very folks who are supposed to be their customers.
The Motley Fool December 22, 2005 Alyce Lomax	More Sucking Sounds at Sony The state of Texas cries foul over Sony's spyware practices, again. But it seems that many investors still retain a lot of belief in Sony, given that its stock price continues to go up.
The Motley Fool February 15, 2007 Alyce Lomax	DRM May Die? Yahoo! Will online music's digital rights management go the way of the dodo?
PC World December 2002 Grace Aquino	Unauthorized Dealers and Warranties Make sure your purchases are covered by the manufacturer's warranty.
Home Theater November 18, 2008	Sony Offers Green Glove Service Buy any Sony Bravia LCD TV, 32 inches or larger, and Sony personnel will not only deliver, unpack, and set up the new TV - they'll also haul away and "responsibly recycle" the old one.
InternetNews October 13, 2006 Ed Sutherland	Sony Planning Video Walkman? Analysts wonder if Sony can recover from being 'asleep at the wheel' for digital media? Maybe its new digital player will help.
The Motley Fool February 22, 2006 Alyce Lomax	Will Sony Stand Up Gamers? Rumors fly that Sony's long-awaited PlayStation 3 may take even longer to arrive. Shares have declined nearly 5% over last week on the speculation. Do investors have good reason to be wary?
PC World June 2005 Scott Spanbauer	Rootkits: Invisible Assault on Windows These clever attacks are not new, but they pose a growing threat to Windows PCs. Since rootkits can work with spyware, viruses, and other malware in blended threats, security vendors are sharpening the tools they'll need for detecting them.
Home Theater August 11, 2008	Sony BMG Is Just Sony Now Sony is buying Bertelsmann's 50 percent stake in the company, giving it total control of what will now become known as Sony Music Entertainment.
The Motley Fool April 19, 2007 Shruti Basavaraj	Short Sony Now! Sony's revenue has grown only 5% over the past five years, while its shares have only risen a paltry 2.8% over the same time period. Why invest in a company this clueless and uncertain, when you could invest in the index and make more?
The Motley Fool July 30, 2008 Alyce Lomax	Shy Away From Sony Amid a difficult consumer climate, the electronics behemoth has handed investors some nasty quarterly results and a bleak view for the year.
BusinessWeek January 12, 2004	Nobuyuki Idei There are reasons to doubt the leadership ability of Sony CEO Nobuyuki Idei.
The Motley Fool December 30, 2005 Stephen D. Simpson	Sony Says I'm Sorry ... 21st-Century Style Sony, despite some recent missteps, tries to set things right with its spyware fiasco. While the stock has certainly been strong, who can buy a company that seems committed to tripping over its own digital feet and aggravating consumers in the pursuit of more money?
PC Magazine February 1, 2006 Cade Metz	The Sorry State of Security Time to face facts: when it comes to our online safety woes, everybody is to blame.
The Motley Fool August 28, 2006 Nathan Parmelee	Sony's Growing Pains Investors, if Sony becomes more vigilant about quality, it could become a fearsome competitor; its innovation, designs, and feature sets are already among the industry's most compelling.
The Motley Fool September 27, 2006 Alyce Lomax	Sony's Bookish Turn After a launch delay, Sony's bid for bookworms is back on track. Sony's early start in getting the Reader to market remains commendable, but an even earlier launch would have been better.
The Motley Fool November 30, 2005 Tarek Sultani	Shaky Times for Sony The slumping electronics giant needs to restore its high-quality brand image. With the stock price at a two-year low, this may be the perfect opportunity to buy cheaply.
BusinessWeek August 15, 2005 Kenji Hall	Time For Sony To Call The TV Repairman Can the company's new chairman Howard Stringer stop the bleeding from its largest division?