AACS body admits HD-DVD discs can now be copied

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Feb 7, 2007 by ■ guj_* - 5 votes, 1 comment

When will hackers stop hacking?

The Advanced Access Content System Licensing Authority has confirmed that a hacker has successfully enabled HD-DVD discs to be copied BUT the AACS protection has not been fully attacked. They claim the hack will only work on certain titles.

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According to the BBC Technology website, the Advanced Access Content System Licensing Authority has said that the hack can only be used on a limited number of titles, stating, "It does not represent an attack on the AACS system itself.""

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