sony rootkit

The Sony rootkit tag on WindowsForum.com covers discussions about the 2005 incident where Sony BMG secretly installed rootkit software on millions of computers through music CDs. The rootkit, which hid itself and certain files from the operating system, was intended as a copy protection measure but created severe security vulnerabilities. Users share information about the controversy, its impact on Windows systems, and the resulting legal and public relations fallout. The tag serves as a reference for this landmark case in digital rights management and computer security history.