Sony DRM Rootkit ( act 3 )

mimo2005 · 11-16-2005, 11:18 AM

Do you remembr that sony has released a patch to remove the rootkit from your pc ..
well , guess what ?

there is security threat on the uninstaller that stays in your pc .
Please remove as soon as possible .
To see whether CodeSupport is on your computer , go to my link :
more infos :
Sony’s Web-Based Uninstaller Opens a Big Security Hole; Sony to Recall Discs

http://www.freedom-to-tinker.com/?p=927

or try this :

If you’re vulnerable, you can protect yourself by deleting the CodeSupport component from your machine. From the Start menu, choose Run. In the box that pops up, type (on a single line)

cmd /k del “%windir%\downloaded program files\codesupport.*”

batty_professor · 11-16-2005, 05:57 PM

I'm not subject to that, but "nice catch".

mimo2005 · 11-16-2005, 07:50 PM

welcome back batty_professor

11-16-2005, 11:18 AM	#1 (permalink)
mimo2005 Manager, Emeritus Join Date: Oct 2004 Posts: 11,142 OS: xp	Sony DRM Rootkit ( act 3 ) Do you remembr that sony has released a patch to remove the rootkit from your pc .. well , guess what ? there is security threat on the uninstaller that stays in your pc . Please remove as soon as possible . To see whether CodeSupport is on your computer , go to my link : more infos : Sony’s Web-Based Uninstaller Opens a Big Security Hole; Sony to Recall Discs http://www.freedom-to-tinker.com/?p=927 or try this : If you’re vulnerable, you can protect yourself by deleting the CodeSupport component from your machine. From the Start menu, choose Run. In the box that pops up, type (on a single line) cmd /k del “%windir%\downloaded program files\codesupport.*” __________________ TSF has outgrown its server, again. Please help "Gutta cavat lapidem, non vi sed saepe cadendo"

11-16-2005, 05:57 PM	#2 (permalink)
batty_professor Asst. Manager, Alternative Computing Forums Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Hooterville Il 45 mi. east of St. Louis mo Posts: 2,608 OS: Fedora Core 5 for now	I'm not subject to that, but "nice catch". __________________ It's better to know me and not need me than to need me and not know me. B. While users are never under any obligation, if you feel the urge please feel free to visit our donation page. Every little bit helps. And we thank you for your support. Microsoft free Registered Linux user 397458

11-16-2005, 07:50 PM	#3 (permalink)
mimo2005 Manager, Emeritus Join Date: Oct 2004 Posts: 11,142 OS: xp	welcome back batty_professor __________________ TSF has outgrown its server, again. Please help "Gutta cavat lapidem, non vi sed saepe cadendo"