Following on from the controversy surrounding the anti-piracy protection on Sony music CDs, the company behind the MediaMax software has said it will work to stop all security flaws in its products.

Which is nice of them, eh?

The software, which was loaded covertly when playing a protected Sony CD, was also used by hackers to gain entry into computers.

SunComm has also promised that the software will now allow users to opt not to install the software on PCs and un-installing the protection will be made much easier in newer versions.

Choosing to use such a clandestine method of protection has caused huge embarrassment for the Sony music group.

The Beeb reports:

SunComm's latest moves were prompted by an open letter from the EFF sent on 9 December.

The developers have also agreed to take steps to inform other CD owners of the potential problems.

The EFF says its concerns were driven by the widespread use of MediaMax on independent music labels not covered by Sony's independent security updates.

Thousands of customers were unaware of the potential implications of using their CDs in home computers, the group said.

In January, SunComm published lists of CDs from a range of record labels copy-protected using MediaMax.

They included high-profile and high-selling artists such as Britney Spears, Alicia Keys and British rock group Kasabian.

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