Quote Originally Posted by Reverend
Shame on you for not reading our front page.

Sony Issues Patch As Hackers Pounce On Rootkit (3rd Nov)

and a follow up story claims that the patch is itself spyware because it installs without notice and permission, and it can’t be removed.

Sony Copy Protection Called Spyware
Yes, shame on me. I am lower than dirt. I should have known that you had already posted on this subject.

I now remember the post. It just didn't register as being something that might impact me. However, listening to the Security Now podcast made it clear that we should all be aware of the danger. It also let me know that it should be included in this thread. This is one more method of deceit from the music industry.