Dec 28, 2006 3:08 PM

HD-DVD Security Cracked?

Those agonizing about whether to go with Sony’s Blu-ray or Toshiba et al’s HD-DVD format may want to consider hackability, in which case HD-DVD seems to be the way to go. A programmer who identifies himself as "muslix64" says he’s already cracked AACS, the copy-protection system used by HD-DVD. He’s created a working but admittedly […]

Those agonizing about whether to go with Sony's Blu-ray or Toshiba et al's HD-DVD format may want to consider hackability, in which case HD-DVD seems to be the way to go.

A programmer who identifies himself as "muslix64" says he's already cracked AACS, the copy-protection system used by HD-DVD. He's created a working but admittedly touchy Java program call BackupHDDVD to rip content from movie discs.

Blu-ray also uses AACS but layers several other anti-copying widgets on top.
HD DVD anti-rip encryption cracked[The Register]

Comments

TopicsFilm

Aeronaut Is an Actual Mac App for Bluesky

If you miss social media on your desktop—à la Tweetbot, TweetDeck, or the official Twitter app—then check out this macOS client for Bluesky.

Justin Pot

Your Vape Wants to Know How Old You Are

Companies hope that biometric age-verification tech in cartridges could put flavored vapes back in business. But it's unlikely to solve the real problems.

Boone Ashworth

Livestream Replay: The War Machine

A panel of WIRED experts dissected the defense tech industry’s impact on modern warfare.

Tim Marchman

What’s With the US Ban on Foreign Routers?

The FCC just banned the sale of new consumer-grade Wi-Fi routers manufactured outside the US. Here’s what it means for you.

Simon Hill

US Takes Down Botnets Used in Record-Breaking Cyberattacks

The Aisuru, Kimwolf, JackSkid, and Mossad botnets had infected more than 3 million devices in total, many inside home networks, according to the US Justice Department.

Andy Greenberg

Exclusive LegalZoom Promo Code for 10% Off Services for April

Save on top services at LegalZoom, like LLC registration, incorporation, estate plans, and more with coupons and deals from WIRED.

Parker Hall

Save Up to 40% With These Acer Promo Codes and Discounts

From 40% off accessory bundles to verified student and military discounts, here's how to save on Predator, Nitro, and Swift laptops and monitors at Acer.com.

Luke Larsen

How to Find the Best Used or Refurbished Electronics

Save money and reduce your carbon footprint with these tips to snag the best deals on quality refurbished and used electronics.

Simon Hill

How to Organize Your Random Box of Cables and the Rest of Your Tech

You will never need that weird charger from 2012. These tips to tidy up your tech will help you sort out your cable collection, organize your gadgets, and get rid of aging ones.

Simon Hill

Tech Companies Are Trying to Neuter Colorado’s Landmark Right-to-Repair Law

A bill in Colorado is a glimpse into the future of how corporations are working to limit the freedom people have to make their own fixes and upgrades.

Boone Ashworth

FCC Enforcement Chief Offered to Help Brendan Carr Target Disney, Records Show

Last year, as FCC chair Brendan Carr threatened ABC over a Jimmy Kimmel monolog, a civil servant overseeing West Coast stations privately pledged support, according to emails obtained by WIRED.

Dell Cameron