For immediate release:
April 10, 2007

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Spyware Expert Steve Gibson to Keynote Anti-Spyware Coalition Workshop

WASHINGTON -- Spyware expert Steve Gibson will keynote the Anti-Spyware Coalition's third public workshop June 27th, 2007 at Harvard University Law School in Cambridge, Mass., the ASC announced today. Gibson is CEO of Gibson Research Corporation, a security software firm, and an outspoken proponent of giving consumers greater control over their computers.

Following the same format as last year's successful public meetings, the June workshop provides an opportunity for the public to meet with the members of the ASC, discuss the issues affecting the anti-spyware industry and give feedback to the ASC on its work and public documents.

In addition to Gibson's keynote, the workshop will feature Cindy Southworth, from the National Network to End Domestic Violence in a frank discussion with a domestic abuse survivor. Southworth’s guest will relate her first-hand experiences with being stalked by an abuser using spyware. The workshop will also include panels on anti-spyware technology and policy.

The ASC is still seeking speakers for possible keynotes and to participate on panels. Members of the public with suggestions for speakers and panelists should submit them here: http://www.antispywarecoalition.org/events/suggest.htm .

Registration for the workshop is now open. Advance registration is $150 until May 15, 2007, after which it will be $200. Press, non-profit, educational and government employees may attend for free. Please visit http://www.antispywarecoalition.org/register/ to register.