Sony can’t get it right — following its rootkit fiasco, the entertainment and technology giant released an “uninstaller” that actually causes more harm, according to computer scientist Ed Felten.
Alex Halderman and I have confirmed that Sony’s Web-based XCP uninstallation utility exposes users to serious security risk. Under at least some circumstances, running Sony’s Web-based uninstaller opens a huge security hole on your computer. We have a working demonstration exploit.
Felten and colleague Halderman are asking for technically sophisticated volunteers to help them in their investigations of this latest PR nightmare for Sony.
Cynthia Brumfield at 7:40 AM|Comments(0)
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