AnyDVD kills latest AACS

[Agent]

AnyDVD Bypasses Latest AACS Protection

Slysoft Inc released a new version of its AnyDVD software, which is claimed to bypass the 4th generation HD DVD and Blu-Ray copy protection (MKB v4), found in latest high-def movie releases.

The latest build is capable to process the Blu-Ray movies which include the 4th generation media key block (MKB), according to Slysoft. The MKB v4 was recently released by the AACS LA and it is an updated version of the special code placed on the Blu-ray media that is essential for the authentication and thus the reproduction of Blu-ray movies on updated Blu-Ray players. Movies that feature the new MKB keys include the U.S. versions of the "Transformers" HD DVD, and "Spiderman 1-3" Blu-ray. Slysoft said that it would support all MKBv4 discs in a future release of the software.

"SlySoft was recently honored by AACS-LA, being declared as public enemy number one in the ongoing battle for copyright protection. To prove them right and to take on the challenge, SlySoft has just released the latest AnyDVD version which beats the latest 4th generation HD-DVD and Blu-Ray copy protection MKBv4, which was expected to be unbreakable," the company said in a statement.

Slysoft also said that it is ready to defeat the upcoming BD+ feature of the Blu-ray titles.
"All that AACS-LA has to offer now is BD+, but even that is on the verge of being circumvented and a release is expected by the end of this year," said Slysoft.

[nichomach]

Childish, I know, but...

"One could start feeling sorry for the poor movie industry guys, but in the end, it saves their jobs and ours. Actually, they could be grateful and show a little bit more appreciation. Beating AACS-LA's protection was a challenge that we accepted passionately, since winning feels a lot better if the opponent is almost as strong as we are. However, I wonder when people will understand that more restrictions, pressure and protections that prevent things from working won't generate more but less revenue. Microsoft's revenue in the 90ies prove us right and even Apple recently released a DRM-free iTunes version," said Giancarlo Bettini, CEO of SlySoft.

Bravo, Giancarlo, bravo!

[TheAnimus]

still has to be pointed out, that its somewhat illegal in the UK and the US!

[nvening]

not practising your archery once a week in the UK is also illegal XD

[Agent]

still has to be pointed out, that its somewhat illegal in the UK and the US!

What is? The press release?

[Steve]

Good, but does it work on Linux?

[Agent]

Good, but does it work on Linux?

Take a wild guess.
Go on. Dare ya!

[Sinizter]

Great news. When will they learn that the time and cost factor are not on the DRM side ?

[s_kinton]

Lol, love it.

[Jay]

I am all for it! As long as you buy the HDDVD and just want to store it on your network for HTPC I see no issues really.

[Sinizter]

I am all for it! As long as you buy the HDDVD and just want to store it on your network for HTPC I see no issues really.

I want to buy a BD or HD-DVD from wherever I feel like and still have it play on any player/pc without headaches and millions of software updates each time they get a bee in their but*.

HD-DVD does that being region free, BD does not. AnyDVD takes care of that ...

[UltraMagnus]

meh, when will companies learn that stronger DRM = bigger challenge = more people wanting the glory of cracking it. and even more restrictive DRM just drives more people to piracy, why pay for a crippled version when you can get a proper version for free?

[Funkstar]

Looks like BD+ is dead too:
SlySoft's latest AnyDVD beta cracks BD+ - Engadget