FOSTER CITY, CALIF - August 16, 2005 - FaceTime
Communications today announced the appointment of Christopher Boyd
(known online as "Paperghost") to the position of Security Research
Manager. A leading expert on malware, spyware and hacking exploits,
Boyd will be responsible for performing detailed research on new
malware threats to enable rapid response and remediation solutions
for FaceTime customers. FaceTime's IMPact Research Team is the
largest intelligence and response organization dedicated to
addressing the rapid proliferation of new adware/spyware, IM and
P2P threats. The IMPact Index provides an aggregate risk level of
daily threats. "I am delighted to welcome Chris Boyd to the
FaceTime research team," said Kailash Ambwani, president and CEO of
FaceTime Communications. "Chris has an amazing track record of
researching and analyzing the complex world of spyware and digital
privacy. Our mission is to keep our customers at least one step
ahead of threats from greynet applications like adware/spyware, P2P
file sharing and IM. With Chris joining our expert staff of
researchers, we will continue to keep our customers educated and
prepared to prevent new threats to their business." Prior to
joining FaceTime, Boyd conducted privacy, digital rights and
spyware/malware analysis for Vitalsecurity.org. He has been
involved in several security events including the discovery of a
mass cracking of Linux servers to infect Windows based end-users
using an IFRAME redirect; an expose of a broadcastpc.tv install
that downloads and runs the entire .NET framework to power ads; and
a cross-browser Java based applet which infects IE even when it is
not in use. In addition, he helped crack the riddle of the IRC
daisy chain known as Spazbox.net, and caused rogue Adware bundles
being pushed across BitTorrent forums to be pulled due to public
outcry. Boyd is also a Microsoft Security MVP. The Microsoft MVP
Program is a worldwide award and recognition program that strives
to identify amazing individuals in technical communities around the
world. "FaceTime is leading the effort in helping organizations
fight the growing number of malware threats," said Boyd. "I am
looking forward to joining in this cause and lending my experience
to help organizations prevent spyware and malware outbreaks through
IM, P2P, and other Internet applications."
About Actiance, Inc. (Formerly FaceTime Communications, Inc.)
FaceTime Communications became Actiance, Inc on January 11, 2011 following an agreement to
transfer the FaceTime trademark to Apple.
FaceTime Communications enables the safe and productive use of Unified Communications and Web 2.0,
including instant messaging, blogs and social networking. Ranked number one by IDC for five consecutive
years, FaceTime's award-winning solutions are used by more than 1,500 customers for the security,
management and compliance of real-time communications. FaceTime supports or has strategic partnerships
with all leading IM, unified communications providers and social networks including AOL, Google, Yahoo!,
Skype, Microsoft, IBM, Cisco, Facebook, LinkedIn and Twitter.
FaceTime is headquartered in Belmont, California. For more information visit
http://www.facetime.com or call 888-349-3223.
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