Adobes stupidly designed software according to a security expert is allowing users to grab movies for free which otherwise would have to be paid to be watched. Apparently its even allowed users to watch free movies on Amazons video streaming service.

The problem stems from the fact that Adobe doesnt encrypt the content itself. Rather only the orders to stop and play are encrypted. It was hoped that these would be sufficient to prevent anyone from viewing the movies without permission. To boost download speeds, Adobe dropped a stringent security feature that protects the connection between the Adobe software and its players.

Adobe said it issued a security bulletin earlier this month about how best to protect online content and called on its customers to couple its software security with a feature that verifies the validity of its video player.

But if you have had it upto your neck with the ridiculous charges of these download companies and would like to have an *ahem* preview of the whole video before, of course, you pay the due amount - then go to TVadfree and let them show you how.

Amazon.com's Adobe-powered Video On Demand service allows viewers to watch the first two minutes of a movie or TV show for free. It charges up to $3.99 to rent a movie for 24 hours and up to $14.99 to download a movie permanently. Amazon starts to stream the entire movie during the free preview -- even though it pauses the video on the Web browser after the first two minutes -- so that users can start watching the rest of the video right away once they pay.

And thats how it all begins. Happy Watching!

amazon reports that they have fixed this security hole , but other sites could still allow you to get in!

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