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Rick Carlson Joins SurfSecret Software Former Aluria CEO and EarthLink executive to help lead the fight to Protect Online Privacy Orlando, FL -- August 1, 2006 -- SURFSECRET, the developer of the award-winning SurfSecret Privacy Protector software, announced today Rick Carlson will join the company as partner and CEO joining Jon Oringer, the company's founder, to expand the product offering, lines of business, and future growth. Prior to joining SurfSecret, Carlson was CEO of Aluria Software, a leading anti-spyware company. Carlson led Aluria for two years prior to the successful sale of the company to EarthLink, one of the largest security acquisitions by an ISP. Carlson was responsible for establishing several strategic relationships with companies such as AOL, EarthLink, ScriptLogic and eSoft. Under Carlson's leadership, Aluria became a strong advocate of consumer rights and privacy protection, and was actively involved in prominent advocacy groups such as the Anti-Spyware Coalition (ASC), and the Consortium Of Anti-Spyware Technologists (COAST). At EarthLink, Carlson served as Vice President of Sales and Marketing, continuing the mission of working with large organizations to protect Internet users from the threats of spyware and adware. "Rick's long-established experience in the security industry and dedication to consumer protection against all forms of Internet threats made him and easy choice to include in SurfSecret's future growth," said Jon Oringer, SurfSecret's founder. "I am excited to have Rick join SurfSecret, and excited about what this means for SurfSecret's future." "The opportunity to work with a proven Internet leader like Jon Oringer, and continue my focus on protecting consumers and their privacy is some thing is truly fantastic. I look forward to expanding on SurfSecret's already impressive success as we move forward together." About SurfSecret www.surfsecret.com â¨SurfSecret is a leading provider of privacy protection software for consumers and their computers. Established in 1998, SurfSecret's award-winning products are sold worldwide, and have been featured in such notable media as TechTV, Wired, and Entrepreneur Magazine. For more detailed information please contact:â¨PR@SurfSecret.com |
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