Re: Sony DRM controversy: I just heard Symantec warn of a new virus -Trojan.Welomoch - which according to symantec's site "Trojan.Welomoch is a Trojan horse that attempts to utilize XCP software to hide W32.HLLW.Antinny, which it drops on to the compromised computer. The XCP software is installed by inserting certain Sony BMG content-protected music CDs into the computer." Here's the link http:// securityresponse.symantec...n.welomoch.html

My question is can Sony be held liable though some hacker has taken this software and made it more evil than it already was?
Rick | 12.13.05 - 2:30 pm | #

facinating blogs
criminal records | Homepage | 12.13.05 - 5:32 pm | #

Cell phone data shouldn't be available as a free stalking tool, but a probable cause requirement for investigators seems a bit extreme. The information seems to be essentially the same as what could be obtained by following a person.

Companies should be careful with the data, it should be readily available to 911 operators, and it should be available to investigating authorities on a "relevant and material to an ongoing investigation" standard.
Nick | Homepage | 12.13.05 - 10:27 pm | #

[quote]... There's already a company called PangoNetworks that sets up sensors in shopping malls to detect phones and PDAs and send ads to them. [/quote]

Anyone want to start a pool as to when we'll see cell-phone spamvertising in malls?

Actually, as soon as a mall started this, they'd lose me as a customer instantly ...

Angus
Angus S-F | 12.14.05 - 9:56 am | #

Too bad that Motorola is not employed this feature for the E815 or Razor. Verizon is my carrier and they are in the process of offering "live" inbound video/alert capability plus cable TV broadcasts in the future. Right now everything is sent "pre-recorded" video.

Nice concept because it makes that service available and allows the user to choose to use the online method at their discretion.
EASTER | 02.26.06 - 7:31 pm | #