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- SlySoft cracks Blu-ray BD+ encryption
- [UPDATE 03/26/08 - Exercising its "Right to Reply" I have the following to share from Macrovision Corp, the company who currently owns the rights to BD+ technology: "Macrovision does not comment on specific techniques or procedures that may directly impact the BD+ security technology. BD+ is a...
- Tags: Blu-ray Disc, Macrovision Corp., Crack, Encryption, SlySoft, Blu-ray BD+, Blu-Ray, Hd Dvd, DVD, Consumer Electronics, Security, Personal Technology, Home Entertainment, Adrian Kingsley-Hughes
- Blog posts 2008-03-19
- RealNetworks acquires TryMedia from Macrovision
- RealNetworks acquires TryMedia from MacrovisionWhat is the funding?In real terms, what is the actual deal worth? Soft or hard money??????RE: RealNetworks acquires TryMedia from MacrovisionHahahahhahahahahaha! Priceless.
- Tags: TryMedia, Macrovision Corp., RealNetworks Inc.
- Discussion threads 2008-02-22
- Macrovision to buy Gemstar-TV Guide
- Macrovision to buy Gemstar-TV GuideGangster making a livingGemstar share holder should think twice before associating themself with a parasite company such as Macrovision.Macrovision is the pioner of illegal DRM with the VHS garbage signal that illegally prevent VHS tape owner from making backing of VHS tape they own.Macrovision is a...
- Tags: Digital rights management (DRM), Macrovision Corp.
- Discussion threads 2007-12-07
- Macrovision plugs gaping hole in DRM software
- Macrovision plugs gaping hole in DRM softwareMacrovision should plug itselfNo more Macrovision....... no more holes in Macrovision.What good is Macrovision to begin with? To insert holes in your system to prevent proper operation, of course.
- Tags: Digital rights management (DRM), Digital media, digital-rights management, software, Macrovision Corp.
- Discussion threads 2007-11-06
- Macrovision plugs gaping hole in DRM software
- Macrovision has shipped a fix for a gaping hole in its SafeDisc (secdrv.sys) copy protection software, belatedly blocking an in-the-wild malware attack. The Macrovision patch (.zip file) comes a full 20 days after researchers at Symantec spotted a zero-day attack exploiting this vulnerability. Immediately...
- Tags: Digital-rights Management, Macrovision Corp., Microsoft Windows, Spyware, Adware & Malware, Cyberthreats, Security, Operating Systems, Software, Ryan Naraine
- Blog posts 2007-11-05
- Macrovision patches patch-delivery tool, leaves DRM zero-day wide open
- Macrovision patches patch-delivery tool, leaves DRM zero-day wide openSue the parasiteMacrovision is parasite company with no legal business model (except then they got installsheild and sadly now i am worry each i install a software using it, as who know what kind of illegal software is installed by the shady...
- Tags: Digital rights management (DRM), Digital media, tool, macrovision, digital-rights management, Macrovision Corp., Macrovision patch, patch management
- Discussion threads 2007-10-31
- Macrovision patches patch-delivery tool, leaves DRM zero-day wide open
- Macrovision today released a patch for a very severe vulnerability in the FLEXnet Connect (InstallShield) patch-delivery offering but there's still no word on a fix for a zero-day attack vector in the company's Safedisc DRM application. FLEXnet Connect, which lets users electronically deliver applications, patches, updates,...
- Tags: Digital-rights Management, Macrovision Corp., Patch Management, Tool, Digital Rights Management (DRM), Microsoft Windows, Patches, Digital Media, Security, Operating Systems, Software, Consumer Electronics, Personal Technology, Ryan Naraine
- Blog posts 2007-10-31
- Zero-day flaw in Macrovision DRM app under attack
- Zero-day flaw in Macrovision DRM app under attackI'm starting to be guardedly optimisticVista seems to be immune to these exploits. Maybe MS actually did do something right for a change.Of course, WGA is still an offense of the first magnitude, but maybe on the security front Vista has made some...
- Tags: Microsoft Windows Vista (Longhorn), Digital rights management (DRM), Operating systems, Digital media, Microsoft Windows Vista, Apple Inc., digital-rights management, Macrovision Corp.
- Discussion threads 2007-10-23
- Zero-day flaw in Macrovision DRM app under attack
- Malware authors are actively exploiting a zero-day privilege escalation vulnerability in a copy protection application installed by default in Windows XP and Windows 2003, according to a warning from anti-virus vendor Symantec. The unpatched vulnerability, confirmed in the Macrovision SafeDisc (secdrv.sys) DRM scheme for online games, can...
- Tags: Digital-rights Management, Macrovision Corp., Attack, Flaw, Microsoft Windows, Digital Rights Management (DRM), Operating Systems, Security, Viruses And Worms, Software, Ryan Naraine
- Blog posts 2007-10-23
- InstallAnywhere Standard Edition (exe)
- InstallAnywhere Standard Edition allow you to create professional multiplatform installations in minutes. InstallAnywhere is the preffered software solution among multiplatform installation developers all over the world. It delivers the ideal combination of ease-of-use and powerful functionality for creating professional multiplatform installations in minutes. InstallAnywhere is available in Standard and Enterprise...
- Tags: Software, Minute, Macrovision Corp., InstallAnywhere Standard Edition, Tools & Techniques, Servers, Management, Hardware
- Software downloads 2007-10-16
- Virtual Applications, Real Advantages
- Suddenly the era of "E"-everything has been replaced by the era of "V"-everything. Virtual servers. Virtual storage. Virtual desktops. Virtual applications. Virtually every IT department has a virtualization project underway. Beyond the bandwagon feel of this trend, what are the real opportunities for cost savings, improved IT efficiency, and new...
- Tags: Information Technology, Macrovision Corp., Virtualization, Strategy, Storage Management, Utility Computing, Hardware, Management, Storage
- White papers 2007-10-01
- EarthLink Increases Customer Satisfaction with FLEXnet Connect
- The power behind EarthLink's customer-pleasing Update Manager, which deploys the award-winning ISP's software updates and other utilities, is Macrovision's FLEXnet Connect. Take a few minutes to download and read this short case study, which outlines the business requirements that drove Earthlink's decision to re-brand FLEXnet Connect rather than develop its...
- Tags: EarthLink Inc., Macrovision Corp., Customer Satisfaction, Internet Service Providers (ISPs), Product Marketing, Internet, Marketing
- Case studies 2006-09-01
- Webcast: Uncovering Revenue Opportunities with Simplified License Management
- Check out this on-demand Webinar, "Introducing FLEXnet Operations," from Macrovision for an overview of the features and benefits of FLEXnet Operations, a license management solution that can help you maximize upgrade and renewal revenues while reducing your fulfillment and support costs. This audiocast and accompanying slide presentation outline the key...
- Tags: Webcast, Revenue Opportunity, Macrovision Corp., License Management
- Webcasts 2006-06-01
- Introducing FLEXnet Operations
- How much money are you wasting by not having a complete software operations solution? View this on-demand webinar to find out.
- Tags: Macrovision Corp., Tools & Techniques, Management
- Webcasts 2006-06-01
- 'DVD Jon' targets Media Player file encryption
- 'DVD Jon' targets Media Player file encryptionMan, dumb and dumber working at Microsoft.A punk kid can crack it that fast????DND John prive it once moreWhat if it is the mindless zombies at MS, companies who as been in business of riping consummer with they illegal crippling or DVD/VHS (the lowest...
- Tags: Digital rights management (DRM), Digital media, Digital music, Microsoft Windows Media Player, Google Video Viewer, Macrovision Corp., Google Inc., USD, Google Video, VideoLAN, digital-rights management, DVD
- Discussion threads 2005-09-03
- FLEXnet Publisher: Flexibly Price, Package, Protect, and Update Your Software Products
- This Macrovision white paper highlights the features and benefits of FLEXnet Publisher, the premier software licensing solution that can help ISVs and other companies: Increase revenues through flexible pricing and packaging Turn unlicensed users into paying customers Automate license management Reduce operational and technical...
- Tags: Software, Software Product, Macrovision Corp., Tools & Techniques, Pricing, Management, Marketing
- White papers 2005-09-01
- 9 bln CDs, DVDs and VHS tapes have Macrovision protection
- In a recent press-release on new software licensing program Macrovision announced 450 mln CDs. Combined 9 billion CD, DVD and VHS units using Macrovision DRM (Digital Rights Management) system represent $130 bln worth of intellectual property. Company has over 50,000 clients.
- Tags: VHS Tapes, CD, Macrovision Corp.
- Blog posts 2005-03-16
- 9 bln CDs, DVDs and VHS tapes have Macrovision protection
- In a recent press-release on new software licensing program Macrovision announced 450 mln CDs. Combined 9 billion CD, DVD and VHS units using Macrovision DRM (Digital Rights Management) system represent $130 bln worth of intellectual property. Company has over 50,000 clients.
- Tags: VHS Tapes, Macrovision Corp., CD
- Blog posts 2005-03-16
- Electronic Licensing: The Build vs. Buy Decision
- Software and hardware vendors today face profitability challenges from both internal and external sources. Factors such as rampant piracy, unlicensed use, and support on outdated versions cost the industry billions of dollars each year. At the same time, customers are demanding new ways of buying software, including subscription or term-based...
- Tags: Software, Macrovision Corp., Hardware Maker, Hardware, Pricing Strategy, Pricing, Tools & Techniques, Roi/Tco, Marketing Research, Marketing, Management, Finance, Managerial Accounting
- White papers 2005-03-04
- Microsoft, Macrovision align on copy protection
- Microsoft, Macrovision align on copy protectionSit Back & wateat this rate they will put themselves out of busnessAnother reason not to use MediaPC or TivoI've switched from Tivo to a PC with a Haupaug PVR-250 card and SageTV. Now I can record to HD, and transfer to SVCD or...
- Tags: Consumer electronics, Microsoft Corp., TiVo Inc., Macrovision Corp., copy protection
- Discussion threads 2005-01-31
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