Slashdot Mirror

← Back to Stories (view on slashdot.org)

Blu-ray Protection Bypassed

Posted by kdawson on from the et-tu-Sony dept.

ReluctantRefactorer writes with an article in the Register reporting that Blu-ray copy-protection technology has been sidestepped by muslix64, the same hacker who bypassed the DRM technology of rival HD DVD discs last month. From the article: "muslix64's work has effectively sparked off a [cat]-and-mouse game between hackers and the entertainment industry, where consumers are likely to face compatibility problems while footing the bill for the entertainment industry's insistence on pushing ultimately flawed DRM technology on an unwilling public." WesleyTech also covers the crack and links the doom9 forum page where BackupBluRayv021 was announced.

7 of 407 comments (clear)

  1. Oh well... by Pojut · · Score: 5, Funny

    ...lasted a bit longer than CSS...maybe next time they might make it last a whole 6 months, maybe even ***gasp*** a whole YEAR before "pirates" start enjoying their blowjob while consumers just get a spiked dildo in the ass.

    --
    Living With a Nerd
    1. Re:Oh well... by Ryan+Amos · · Score: 5, Funny

      It only lasted as long as it did because not enough people are using Blu-ray or HD-DVD to care.

    2. Re:Oh well... by elrous0 · · Score: 5, Funny
      I bet they're sobbing into their pillows right now.

      Close. They're actually face-down on the pillow and muslix64 is breaking out the K-Y.

      -Eric

      --
      SJW: Someone who has run out of real oppression, and has to fake it.
    3. Re:Oh well... by recursiv · · Score: 5, Funny

      inproper word


      This amuses me greatly.
      --
      I used to bulls-eye womp-rats in my pants
  2. Just doing his job by gEvil+(beta) · · Score: 5, Funny

    Sounds like Muslix is doing his part to help keep the entertainment industry regular.

    --
    This guy's the limit!
  3. Here's what will kill DRM... by PHAEDRU5 · · Score: 5, Funny

    "Honey, I have to reboot the TV because it's just gotten a security bios update and TiVo won't record until it sees the update. Oh, and I'm sorry the DVD player doesn't work: the last automatic update turned it into a spam-bot and I had to turn it off or get sued under CAN-SPAM 2.1"

    --
    668: Neighbour of the Beast
  4. Could be good news for Sony. by Rimbo · · Score: 5, Funny

    Now that Blu-Ray can be pirated, there's a chance the format might take off. This could have a positive benefit for PS3 sales.