Sony begins to recall some infected CDs

Sony is beginning a limited recall of some of the CDs it has shipped that were infected with dangerous, malicious rootkit software. However, Sony still hasn't shipped a working uninstaller for infected machines (the current uninstaller actually creates more vulnerabilities), offer restitution to people whose PCs were damaged by their software, or offered to pull CDs with its other malicious trojan, SunComm's MediaMax.

Sony BMG Music Entertainment said Monday it will pull some of its most popular CDs from stores in response to backlash over copy-protection software on the discs. (Related item: Firestorm rages over lockdown on digital music)

Sony also said it will offer exchanges for consumers who purchased the discs, which contain hidden files that leave them vulnerable to computer viruses when played on a PC.

I wonder if new CDs you get from Sony will have any sneaky malware on them? I bet they will! Link, Link to November 14 time-line of Sony's misdeeds (Thanks, Danny!)