[Earl Bonovich]

Developer of Signal Theft Software Settles with DIRECTV and NDS for $1 Million

EL SEGUNDO, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Dec. 7, 2006--A Chicago man, who was accused of developing and distributing software designed to steal DIRECTV(R) programming, has agreed to a $1 million settlement of a lawsuit filed against him in federal court by DIRECTV, Inc., and NDS Americas, Inc., the creator of security features used to protect DIRECTV's broadcasts from unauthorized interception.

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Read the rest of the release at: DirecTV Investor Relations

 

[jonaswan2]

NDS and DirecTV are not playing with that VideoGuard.

 

[robert koerner]

Seeing the term "Signal THEFT" always amazes me--just like calling a TV antenna HD READY!