Majors may use viruses in anti-download war

The New York Times has reported that some of the major labels are working with small software firms to develop technology which could sabotage the computers and internet connections of people who download pirated music. Although unclear on exactly how this technology would work, and on the legalities of employing it, the paper reckons the industry may well consider what is essentially a 'virus route' in the not too distant future as the war against downloading continues.