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Sony Rootkit may Lead to Regulation

Posted by ryuzaki0 on from the enough-is-enough dept.

An anonymous reader writes "Computerworld has a story about DHS officials meeting with Sony to read them the riot act, following the rootkit fiasco. From the story: 'A U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) official warned today that if software distributors continue to sell products with dangerous rootkit software, as Sony BMG Music Entertainment recently did, legislation or regulation could follow.'"

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  1. Re:Could someone explain? by The_Mr_Flibble · · Score: 0, Troll

    It's easy.
    The rich and powerful can get away with attempted murder without charge.
    Just ask americas vice president.