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Copyright Agent Attempts to Disconnect Users

Copyright.net�s "Copyright Agent" quietly scans hard drives for unauthorized copies of media. Upon finding copyrighted media, the program notifies the user�s Internet Service Provider.

Stealthy Software Robot Puts Bootleggers on Notice, Violators� ISP Connections at Risk, San Jose Mercury News, March 19, 2001.