RED HERRING: Sony Settles Spyware Suit

"Music giant Sony BMG has agreed to stop making CDs with much-criticized copyright protection software as part of a settlement in a class-action lawsuit that was filed after users found the software made their computers vulnerable to spyware and other malicious software.

The settlement will put an end to the 20-plus cases filed by consumers against Sony since November. It will also resolve the lawsuit filed by the [EFF]"