Yes, its true. Spore has a drm on it, but not any DRM it has SecuROM! What should we do, SecuROM is the most terrible thing ever. it could destroy your whole computer (not likley)! I don't know much about it, if you do, please reply for more info.
EDIT: please read if you are at all concerned about the DRM:http://kotaku.com/5008454/spore-to-use-online-authentication