| dc.description.abstract | Online music streaming has rapidly become the primary method for consumers to
access audio content, driven by widespread internet availability and diverse hardware
platforms. To safeguard digital assets, music streaming platforms commonly employ
Digital Rights Management (DRM) systems to prevent unauthorized duplication of
music files—a critical component for sustaining their business models. This paper
reviews existing content protection mechanisms and evaluates vulnerabilities within
leading music streaming services. Specifically, we propose and assess a memory-based
approach capable of bypassing DRM protections on four major platforms: Tidal, Apple
Music, Spotify, and Amazon Music. Experimental results demonstrate that this method
can semi-automatically circumvent DRM, raising significant concerns regarding the
robustness of current content protection strategies. The findings underscore the need
for stronger security measures to ensure the integrity and financial viability of music
streaming services. | en_US |
