Sony to stop using XCP technology on CD’s
Stung by continuing criticism, the world’s second-largest music label, Sony BMG Music Entertainment, promised Friday to temporarily suspend making music CDs with antipiracy technology that can leave computers vulnerable to hackers. Good to see a company remove their spyware, but it is a bit late for many.
Sony defended its right to prevent customers from illegally copying music but said it will halt manufacturing CDs with the “XCP” technology as a precautionary measure. “We also intend to re-examine all aspects of our content protection initiative to be sure that it continues to meet our goals of security and ease of consumer use,” the company said in a statement. Security researchers have described Sony’s technology as “spyware,” saying it is difficult to remove, transmits without warning details about what music is playing, and that Sony’s notice to consumers about the technology was inadequate. Sony executives have rejected the description of their technology as spyware.
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