Microsoft updates Media Player to thwart spyware threat
eWeek | at | by Mike
Microsoft has released an update for its flagship Windows Media Player to protect users from a known threat of spyware infection.
Microsoft said the update installs two components on end users' computers and will add "additional integrity checks to the DRM digital rights management system." The company made no mention of a spyware infection, but a spokesperson confirmed the new version of the player was released after Microsoft confirmed that malicious hackers were using the copy-protection mechanism to install spyware, adware, dialers and computer viruses on unsuspecting PC users.