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Windows Tracks CDs & DVDs You Watch

Posted by CmdrTaco on from the you-just-can't-make-this-stuff-up dept.

lcypher writes "The AP is reporting that there is spyware within Windows Media Player 8(which ships with XP), which records the song titles and DVD titles that a user listens to or views in WMP8. Microsoft execs claim no marketing use right now, but they won't rule it out. " This looks like less of a big deal than the article makes it out to be, but it definitely could be used for evil.

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  1. Re:marketing data? by stinkydog · · Score: 5, Funny

    What kind of marketing data are they going to get from "user 3453845 watches the hell out of 'tina3.wmv'"?

    You laugh now but soon, all your popups will be for Jergens, Vasoline and inflatable girlfriends.

    SD

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    âoeWho knew something as harmless as willful ignorance could end up having real consequences?â