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**Media Advisory**

INTERNET EDUCATION FOUNDATION & DELL TO LAUNCH CONSUMER SPYWARE INITATIVE

What: Launch of the Consumer Spyware Initiative (CSI)

Spyware is rapidly becoming one of the most harmful Internet hazards consumers face, potentially surpassing viruses as Internet users' number one online threat. And unlike viruses, consumers have limited knowledge about how to identify and combat spyware.

To better arm consumers in the battle against spyware, the Internet Education Foundation (IEF) and Dell, Inc. have developed the Consumer Spyware Initiative (CSI).

Who: Tim Lordan, Staff Director, Internet Education Foundation. (www.neted.org)

Mike George, Chief Marketing Officer, Vice President And General Manager for U.S. Consumer Business, Dell, Inc. (www.dell.com)

Lydia B. Parnes, Acting Director, Consumer Protection Bureau, Federal Trade Commission (www.ftc.gov)

When: Friday, October 15, 2004, 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m. Lunch will be provided.

Where: The National Press Club Zenger Room, Washington, D.C. 20004

Questions: Teresa Dingboom

RSVP: (202) 715-1561 Teresa.dingboom@dittus.com

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