--- begin forwarded text From: Dov Smith <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: ZKS Press Releases <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: [ZKS Press Release] Hackers To Gain Freedom Date: Fri, 9 Jul 1999 14:52:28 -0400 Sender: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Reply-To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] ======================================================== Zero-Knowledge Systems Press Release, http://www.zks.net ======================================================== For Immediate Release HACKERS TO GAIN FREEDOM --As Chief Scientist Ian Goldberg Updates Technology Elite on Freedom (TM), Zero-Knowledge Systems Distributes 1,000 Copies of Revolutionary Internet Privacy Solution-- DefCon 7--Las Vegas, NV--July 9, 1999-- Internet privacy company Zero-Knowledge Systems <http://www.zeroknowledge.com> will release 1,000 beta copies of its total Internet privacy solution, Freedom, at DefCon 7, the computer industry's most eccentric annual conference. DefCon is an annual gathering in Las Vegas of computer enthusiasts, cryptographers, futurists, privacy advocates and technology elite that previews upcoming developments in privacy, computer security and technology. "This conference is the Woodstock of the computer industry, an annual gathering of technology elite in the real sense of the word 'hacker.' This community will be our technology's strongest critics until they try it--and, over time, we believe they will become its greatest supporters," said Austin Hill, president of Zero-Knowledge Systems. "In every technological revolution, an inspired few understand its potential to change the world. We want to invite those people to help us test and strengthen our privacy technology. If they trust Freedom, it's a sure sign that we've built a very strong product." Freedom is an Internet privacy technology that will change the way people communicate online. With easy-to-use features that let anyone email, surf the Web, post to newsgroups or chat using encryption and pseudonyms, Freedom will empower Internet users to control exactly who knows what about their Internet activities. Freedom is designed with built-in protections that prevent spam and other forms of online abuse. "Freedom was an immense challenge to put together," said Ian Goldberg, chief scientist for Zero-Knowledge. "Creating a technology that fully protects your right to privacy is a much tougher goal than one would think. Once Freedom is commercially available, I believe that freedom of expression, without fear of retribution, will at last be possible." Goldberg will deliver an update on Freedom at 10:00 AM on Sunday, July 11 in BreakOut Area B. About Zero-Knowledge Systems, Inc. Zero-Knowledge Systems <http://www.zeroknowledge.com> creates user-friendly technologies to enhance Internet users' privacy. The company's goal is to empower everyone to control their own identity and information in the digital realm. The first Zero- Knowledge solution, called Freedom (TM), encrypts and reroutes data packets to privatize online activities, including World Wide Web, email, chat, newsgroup and other Internet applications. Limited public beta testing of Freedom began in May 1999. The complete Freedom 1.0 package, including five pseudonyms, will sell as a commercial download for US $49.95 in fourth-quarter 1999. A 45-day free trial version will also be available for download. To meet with Zero-Knowledge Systems at DefCon 7, or for further information, contact: Dov Smith Director of Public Relations 514.286.2636 x 248 mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] # # # --- end forwarded text ----------------- Robert A. Hettinga <mailto: [EMAIL PROTECTED]> The Internet Bearer Underwriting Corporation <http://www.ibuc.com/> 44 Farquhar Street, Boston, MA 02131 USA "... however it may deserve respect for its usefulness and antiquity, [predicting the end of the world] has not been found agreeable to experience." -- Edward Gibbon, 'Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire'
