Slysoft Shuts Down

Started by KrunchTime, 2016/03/03, 05:25:36

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KrunchTime

Slysoft sold software that circumvented copyright encryption on DVD and other media.  In 2014, the owner of the company was found guilty of providing tools circumventing AACS encryption:


https://torrentfreak.com/slysoft-dvd-ripper-owner-found-guilty-in-criminal-action-140403/


Evidently, the conviction and additional pressure on Slysoft's business partners have forced the company to cease operations:


http://arstechnica.com/tech-policy/2016/02/drm-defeaters-defeated-slysoft-ceases-operations/



KrunchTime

Just found out a few minutes ago over in the Bunsen Labs forums that the software has been revived by a group of former developers and staff:


https://redfox.bz