Sony rootkit signatures now available

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Randy Knobloch MS - MVP — Fri, 18 Nov 2005 10:46:45 GMT

Well done - keep it up!

Regards,

re: Sony rootkit signatures now available

Paul — Sat, 19 Nov 2005 07:01:49 GMT

Re "Hidden" software and Windows Live Safety Center

Sirs

I tried the Live Safety Center "Full Service" scan last night.

I stopped it when it said '1 Virus Found' to see what it had found.
All it reported was "1 Virus Deleted"
What was Deleted? no idea.

In a nutshell given the furore over Sony's 'hidden' rootkit the lack of transparency by the product is 'NOT Acceptable'

If I may point out it is 'my' computer and it is my decision what does and does not get deleted from it. Sure I will take open, honest credible advice but at the end of the day is my choice.

After all how do I know you are not declaring compeditors products 'a virus' ?

Sincerely
Paul C

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kennybin — Sun, 20 Nov 2005 19:33:04 GMT

Well done~~~~~~~~~~

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Greg — Mon, 21 Nov 2005 22:25:26 GMT

This team rocks, good work!

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MINz — Tue, 22 Nov 2005 18:52:37 GMT

Looks like Microsoft is just as spineless as every other anti virus/spyware company.

Why would Microsoft not remove the whole rouge application? Is it stated anywhere in the EULA that Sony will install DRM software on your computer? No it’s not!! Therefore it should be removed. Microsoft is a monster of a company with enough resources to fend off any legal assault by Sony. I can only assume that M$ will not remove the DRM because they want to cuddle up to Sony so they can push their audio/video compression and DRM software.

I still am amazed at the ignorance M$ exhibits. Do they not realize that people ‘DON’T’ trust them? The only reason we need anti virus/spyware or firewall protection is because Windows was is so poorly coded. Now they want to have their cake and eat it too. If M$ want people to start trusting them they would do two things:

1. Give their anti virus/spyware apps away for free. No charging for definition updates.
2. Don’t play the political game. If an app is installed without the users consent it is a rouge application and should be removed.

Looks like M$ doesn’t want to step on the other anti virus/spyware companies toes by making a product that is on par with their offerings. Thanks Microsoft for making it clear that you still cannot be trusted!!

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