FaceTime Researcher Chris Boyd Explores Social Media Hacking in RSA Q&A Session With CNET's Robert Vamosi

SAN FRANCISCO, CA--(Marketwire - April 7, 2008) - FaceTime Security Labs' director of malware research Chris Boyd, aka "Paperghost," will present his recent findings on teen hacking in a Q&A session with CNET's Robert Vamosi at the RSA Security Conference held in San Francisco April 7 - 11.

Adapting to the Echo Generation's Social Media Hacking Game
CNET's Robert Vamosi Q&A with FaceTime's Chris Boyd
Thursday, April 10, 9:10 - 10:20 a.m.
Moscone Center, Green Room, 103

A new generation of malware creators is taking advantage of an Internet full of social media and web applications. CNET's Robert Vamosi will interview FaceTime's Chris Boyd about the new methods security researchers are using, and the hackers' social media tactics. This session will share how social engineering and storytelling played a role in his recent discoveries.

Chris Boyd, aka Paperghost, is a globally recognized Internet security expert whose research has led to numerous spyware busts. His expertise is in malware propagating via instant messaging, and similar vectors using social engineering to hijack PCs into Botnet armies. Boyd has been named a Microsoft Security MVP for the past four consecutive years. He is currently senior director of malware research for FaceTime Security Labs, and webmaster of the CNET Top 100 Blog VitalSecurity.org.

Robert Vamosi is a Senior Editor and award-winning computer virus and security columnist for CNET Networks. He has discussed computer security issues on ABC, CNN, CNBC, NPR, and other national radio and TV networks. He has been quoted in the New York Times on wireless computer security concerns and has moderated security panels, including one on privacy and security at the Harvard Business School.

FaceTime Communications will be exhibiting at RSA in booth 2533.

About FaceTime Communications

FaceTime Communications enables the safe and productive use of instant messaging, Web usage and Unified Communications platforms. Ranked number one by IDC for four consecutive years, FaceTime's award-winning solutions are used by more than 900 customers -- including nine of the 10 largest U.S. banks -- for security, management and compliance of real-time communications. FaceTime supports or has strategic partnerships with all leading public and enterprise IM network providers, including AOL, Google, Microsoft, Yahoo!, Skype, IBM, Reuters and Jabber.

FaceTime is headquartered in Belmont, California. For more information visit http://www.facetime.com or call 888-349-FACE. The FaceForward blog, at http://blog.facetime.com, offers thoughts and opinions about the changing nature of Internet communications.

Contact Information: FaceTime Contact: Emily Chamberlin A&R Edelman 650-762-2945