Copy Protection Hole in Blu-ray and HD DVD Movies

jmke · 7th July 2006, 12:04

We all know one of the main reasons for the delayed introduction of next generation optical drives HD-DVD and Blu-ray. It was the copy protection AACS which should ensure an encrypted communication from disc to display.

Now it seems to have been just a waste of time. The German computer magazine c't discovered that it is possible to use screenshot functions of the player software to record the whole movie when it's viewed in full screen.

7th July 2006, 13:19

who woulda think it?

we are so surprised...

7th July 2006, 12:04	#1
jmke Madshrimp Join Date: May 2002 Location: 7090/Belgium Posts: 79,021	Copy Protection Hole in Blu-ray and HD DVD Movies We all know one of the main reasons for the delayed introduction of next generation optical drives HD-DVD and Blu-ray. It was the copy protection AACS which should ensure an encrypted communication from disc to display. Now it seems to have been just a waste of time. The German computer magazine c't discovered that it is possible to use screenshot functions of the player software to record the whole movie when it's viewed in full screen. __________________

7th July 2006, 13:19	#2
SuAside Posts: n/a	who woulda think it? we are so surprised...