HDCP Master-Key Leaks, Possible to Make Unrestricted Blu-Ray Recorders

From Boing Boing:

Engadget reports that the master key that controls HDCP, the anti-copying system used to restrict the outputs of Blu-Ray boxes, set-top boxes, and many game systems, have been compromised and published. With these keys, knowledgeable users can make their own "source" and "sink" keys for devices that permit copying at full resolution -- which means that you should be able to create a hard-drive-based recorder that you can plug into your Blu-Ray player and record shows in real-time.

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