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HDCP Master Key Is Legitimate; Blu-ray Is Cracked
adeelarshad82 writes "Intel has confirmed that the leaked HDCP master key protecting millions of Blu-ray discs and devices that was posted to the Web this week is legitimate. The disclosure means, in effect, that all Blu-ray discs can now be unlocked and copied. HDCP (High Definition Content Protection), which was created by Intel and is administered by Digital Content Protection LLP, is the content encryption scheme that protects data, typically movies, as they pass across a DVI or an HDMI cable. According to an Intel official, the most likely scenario for a hacker would be to create a computer chip with the master key embedded it, that could be used to decode Blu-ray discs."
Intel now approaching release on an even newer, even better DRM system developed with secret AI Heuristics obtained in their recent acquisition of McAfee. A spokesman, who asked not to be identified, said "Trust us! This time we'll defeat those nasty pirates for sure!" The Intel technology is rumored to be based on quantum cryptography, 2Gbit keys, and something which is referred to as a "negative entropy hash".
In response we've asked Tim Jones of The Pirate Bay to comment. "Goodness. Whatever will we do? We'll never be able to decode that. Oh, wait. Those torrents come from unencrypted masters before they went to production. They're not cracked, they're leaked. Never mind. No worries."
Sony, BMG and Viacom are said to be in negotiations to license the technology.
Help stamp out iliturcy.
You seem quite informed. While I've got you here, could you please tell me what the "R" in "DRM" stands for?
HEY!! That's the combination to my luggage!
Agent K: A *person* is smart. People are dumb, stupid, panicky animals, and you know it.
could you please tell me what the "R" in "DRM" stands for?
Restrictions, according to RMS (the Rights Management System).
Ask me about repetitive DNA
The RIAA ;)
Let's have a little poll. Who believes the above was written by a parent?
Confucius say, "Find worm in apple - bad. Find half a worm - worse."
All the parrot poop on the floor, the indentations left by a peg leg, and the stench of rum are a dead giveaway.
1. Reach puberty
2. Have a kid
3. Wait three years
4. Come back and post a correction