Panda Cloud Antivirus has been updated

The Spanish company Panda Security is one of the leaders in the information security industry among European companies, introduced an updated version of its cloud antivirus Panda Cloud Antivirus 1.5.

If we compare the previous version of the product with the new, we will find a lot of changes. In the new version has been optimized "cloud computing" engine, increased speed of scanning files, has been reduced processor load (thanks to improvements in the "BackgroundScan" modul), has expanded the list of application settings. In addition, the installer has been updated, corrected some bugs.

Learn more and download Panda Cloud Antivirus 1.5 from the official website.

Comparative testing of antivirus products from AV-Comparatives.org (Summer 2011)

AV-Comparatives regularly holds testing of anti-virus products by two various ways - the test of proactive protection (reveals ability of antiviruses to find out attack of harmful programs) and the test of signature protection (checks as antiviruses use the dictionary of known viruses for detection of new threats).

The test of proactive protection

In comparison with the previous tests executed in November of last year, results of many tested programs have decreased.

In the proactive test of the highest rating (ADVANCED +) have received Avira and Kaspersky.

Rating "ADVANCED" have received - G Data, ESET, Panda, TrustPort, Microsoft Security Essentials 2.0, F-Secure, BitDefender, and eScan.

The rating - "STANDART", has earned antivirus Sophos.

Despite decrease in indicators, ability of anti-virus products to detection of harmful programs has hardly decreased.

Testing of complex remedies

Full dynamic test was conducted jointly antivirus AV-Comparatives and the Institute of Innsbruck was supported by the Austrian government. Testing was conducted every day for several months. System under the protection of seventeen antivirus exposed to thousands of malicious URL-addresses. Using the automated procedure that determines whether the antivirus blocking malicious attacks, missed it or have requested user's discretion.

The full report and comparative analysis of results for 2011 will be published in July.

Panda Cloud Antivirus 1.9

Panda Security announced the beginning of open beta testing an updated version of an antivirus solution Panda Cloud Anti-Virus protects computers running Windows XP/Vista/7 from malicious files and network threats.
A key innovation of the new version of the product was based on cloud technologies firewall that prevents hackers and track the progress of suspicious network activity. In addition, the new version were reconfigure the antivirus engine and the application toolbar.

Currently, the implementation of a firewall Panda Cloud Antivirus 1.9 is far from perfect, and so when the firewall may encounter an error and identify various gaps in the application code.
Users who downloaded and installed anti-virus, are requested to report on possible problems the specialists Panda Security.
Learn more about the beta Panda Cloud Antivirus 1.9 and download the package can be on the official site.


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New Panda Cloud Antivirus Free Edition and Panda Cloud Antivirus Pro

Company Panda Security has announced the availability of two new products - Panda Cloud Antivirus Free Edition and Panda Cloud Antivirus Pro, providing effective protection against the spread of Internet threats using the online services. Main advantage of cloud antivirus solutions is exceptional efficiency in detecting threats and minimal consumption of resources, the client system.

According to the developers, Panda Cloud Antivirus, presented to the public seven months ago, is the first and only anti-virus, which is based on cloud computing technologies, and ensures effective protection for home computers online and offline. Today, consumers can choose a solution that fully meets their needs. Free software Panda Cloud Antivirus Free Edition is an improved version of the original service. The new paid product Panda Cloud Antivirus Pro also offers high-quality technical support and a range of popular configurations in corporate functions.

At the core of both products is the patented technology Panda Collective Intelligence, which provides automated data collection and processing of millions of samples of malicious code in the cloud, not on the client PCs. As a result, a solution that provides full protection against threats, is in the computer's memory to 15 megabytes. The presence of "collective intelligence" also ensures a more efficient processing of files known to be safe and will reduce the number of false positives.

Both versions are equipped with built-in mechanisms PCAV behavioral analysis, with which the product identifies potentially dangerous applications even in the absence of the signatures. Panda Cloud Antivirus Pro is also able to detect hidden dangers in the analysis of running processes.

User Interface Panda Cloud Antivirus allows you to fine-tuning of defense mechanisms. Including customers can enable or disable individual modules of the product, manage the interaction with the "cloud" and regulate the mechanisms of logging. Special mention deserve the advanced settings "basket» (recycle bin) and the compilation of lists of exceptions, etc. The new option Full Scan easier to conduct a full scan a user's system.

Professional Edition guarantees better protection for client systems off-line due to automatic "Vaccination" USB-transmitters and hard drives. Another advantage of this version is automatic updates antivirus engine to a newer version.

This updated version includes support for 9 new languages. In total, at the moment PCAV product is available in 20 languages. Panda Cloud Antivirus is compatible with 32-bit and 64-bit operating systems and can be used in conjunction with other means of protection against viruses and malware.

Download the free software Panda Cloud Antivirus Free Edition here.

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Panda Antivirus Pro 2010 is recognized as one of the best antivirus

According to the results of tests of anti-virus solutions, conducted AV-Comparatives.org 2010, Panda Antivirus Pro 2010 was selected among the best software for the scanning speed and high detection rate of malicious code and programs.

Comparative tests of the Austrian non-profit organization AV-Comparatives.org, which took part company Panda Security, designed to identify the reliability of anti-virus products on key aspects.

The results of the first test showed that Panda Antivirus Pro 2010 revealed 99.2% of viruses, which is higher than the results of a similar test products Trend Micro, Kaspersky, McAfee, F-Secure, AVG, Symantec, Avast!, Sophos and others. This indicator has allowed anti-virus solution immediately enter the top three products-leaders. Test the speed of scanning on demand also led Antivirus Panda in the top three tested software solutions.

The basis of a decision Panda Antivirus Pro 2010 fell technology "collective intelligence", designed to automatically collect and process millions of malicious code in the so-called "cloud", and not on the local PC. That is what provides the reliable and instantaneous protection against both known and undiscovered from malicious code, once again confirmed the results of several tests.

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Fastest antivirus software 2010

Fastest antivirus software 2010

Russia independent information-analytical center Anti-Malware.ru decided to find out which of the fastest antivirus software. The estimation was made for speed and the consumption of system resources.

Tests gave an entertaining result. Fastest boot the computer, which as a means to combat malware have been installed Avira, Trend Micro, F-Secure and Norton. These programs are only a 10% increase in the standard boot time. And the worst on this indicator were found Sophos and Panda - 60%. On the other hand, the minimum amount of RAM in idle mode consumes Antivirus BitDefender, Kaspersky, Panda and Outpost - they are satisfied with 50 MB of RAM.

No less important was the test that monitors in real time. Unparalleled showed antivirus Avast. Little behind him Antivirus Avira, Norton, BitDefender, Sophos, AVG, Kaspersky Internet Security and Panda. However, we must bear in mind that in reality work Avira, Norton, BitDefender, and Kaspersky Anti-Virus will run faster due to embedded system optimization subsequent audits.

The best on-demand scanning speed showed antivirus Avira. Few gave him Kaspersky Anti-Virus, Norton, BitDefender, F-Secure and Outpost.

After a series of tests, the researchers Malware.ru noted that among the leaders in nominations "the fastest anti-virus monitoring," "fastest virus scanner on demand" and "the fastest anti-virus software to work with office software, most often provided to Avira and BitDefender -- three references. Behind them are Avast, AVG and Norton. Without the "awards" were anti-virus software from Microsoft and Dr.Web. What is the truth, not to say that they are bad, just not very fast.

Fastest antivirus software 2011 (may 2011)

The new test, we measured and compared the parameters that affect how the user perceives the rate of anti-virus programs, namely:

• Time of loading the operating system Windows;
• Size of memory consumption and CPU usage;
• The speed of copying files (on-access antivirus scanner);
• Scan speed (speed of a virus scanner);
• Speed of start of five widespread office programs.  

The received results give a fair idea of speed of the presented anti-virus programs. Having compared this data with results of other tests Anti-Malware.ru, any user can make the realized choice in favor of this or that anti-virus decision.


The fastest antivirus monitors:


Platinum Award: Avira, AVG, ZoneAlarm, Avast, Kaspersky, Eset, Trend Micro, Dr.web
Gold Award: BitDefender, PC tools, Outpost, F-Secure, Norton, Emsisoft
Silver Award: Comodo
Bronze Award: G Data
Unrewarded: Panda, Microsoft, McAfee, VBA32

The fastest virus scanner on demand (on-demand scanner):

Platinum Award: Avira

Gold Award: BitDefender, F-Secure, Norton, G Data, Kaspersky, Outpost
Silver Award: Trend Micro, Eset, Avast
Bronze Award: AVG, ZoneAlarm, Panda, PC Tools, MaAfee, Emsisoft
Unrewarded: Comodo, Microsoft, Dr. Web, VBA32
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Free tools from Panda Security

Panda Security, a company producing "the cloud" security solutions, offers users a free security tools to protect your PC and additions to the solutions that are already installed on your computer. Users can enter the site http://free.pandasecurity.com and download any of the following free utilities:

- Panda Cloud Antivirus, the first anti-virus, which uses online database of malicious programs to protect your PC. Maximum power detection with minimal resource consumption.
- Panda ActiveScan, a powerful free antivirus, which scans and removes all types of threats on your PC. ActiveScan is working on demand and is compatible with any other antivirus software, which is already installed on your computer.
- Panda USB-Vaccine, a small application that prevents infection by malicious codes via USB memory stick and other external storage devices.
- Panda WOT, free plug-in security for Web browsers, he warns the user if he is going to visit a dangerous web page.
- Panda Anti-Rootkit, a free utility to detect and eliminate malicious rootkits on your computer (applications, to help hide viruses, worms, Trojans and other threats). Panda Anti-Rootkit is compatible with any other security solutions.
- Panda SafeCD, utility for cleaning your PC during infection, when anti-virus user is unable to cope with the problem. For advanced users.
Users can also enter the site http://free.pandasecurity.com, to download free versions of traditional security solutions from Panda, as well as next-generation scanning engine that uses the latest innovations antivirus technologies to provide seamless integration and unparalleled performance (Panda CommandLine, for advanced users).

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Panda Cloud Antivirus 1.0 - final version

Not so long ago became available the final version of Panda Cloud Antivirus 1.0. This is a modern anti-virus solution from a leading manufacturer of protective equipment based on technology "cloud" computing, and can effectively withstand a wide range of threats without causing significant impact on the performance of client systems.

Software is staffed by a simple and user friendly interface. The main application window that is displayed when you start the Cloud Antivirus, allows you to instantly receive information about the current state of the system. Big red icon alerts the user about the danger, and an icon of green reports no threats. Like most anti-virus solutions, Cloud Antivirus will take a quick scan mode, or to check the selected drives, folders and files. However, application performance can impress even the most demanding users.

If desired, the user can send information on detected threats on the server or activate the automatic control and protection. A built-in mechanisms for generating reports provide a full list of threats detected and dismantled. Easy filtering tools will quickly find reports created in the last 24 hours last week or a month ago.

Panda Cloud Antivirus 1.0 differs from similar solutions is extremely modest appetite for system resources. Thorough beta-testing showed that the developers managed to keep its promises. Cloud Antivirus consumes about 9 megabytes of RAM in standby mode and only 56 megabytes in the scanning process.

Special mention deserves the exceptional stability of anti-virus. Protective mechanisms will not be deactivated in case of disconnection from the "host". The solution from Panda supports offline mode, while maintaining a small part of the online database Collective Intelligence on the hard disk of client PC. Locally stored fragment contains information about the newest and most dangerous threats.

The software is available for free download from the official site.

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Panda Antivirus compatible with Windows 7

Panda Security, a company manufacturing security solutions, today announced new versions of household products Panda 2010 with the support of the new operating system Windows 7.

All users on computers that are running or will be installed this operating system can take advantage of free trials and commercial versions of Panda 2010.

Panda 2010 differs in that direct contact in real time with an extensive knowledge base that allows the company to offer users the most rapid response to the daily appearance of new malware, say manufacturers.

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Online antivirus scan

Sometimes there is a need to scan your computer for viruses online. I hope this list will help you:

Kaspersky Online Scanner

checks your computer for malicious code using technology Microsoft ActiveX. Using MS Internet Explorer scanner will check your computer in on-line and provide with the same high level of detection, as well as all products «Kaspersky Labs».

When you first start the program installs its components into the system and automatically update antivirus databases.

Panda ActiveScan

Contains a powerful heuristic system, improve the innovation of technology TruPrevent ™ to detect unknown malware.

Updated at least once a day in order to detect the latest viruses and spyware.
You do not need to install any programs, simply connect to the Internet, and click once, you'll need a second opinion on the safety of your computer.

You can run the Panda ActiveScan even more rapidly. You can set a shortcut to your desktop or browser. Or, if you prefer, you can create a shortcut on the Start menu on your computer.

Symantec Security Check

Weak feature of Symantec Security Check is the fact that he could only crawl, but no cure. Module Security Scan is necessary to identify vulnerabilities.

ESET Online Scanner

Scanner from another well-known manufacturer. ESET Online Scanner uses the same ThreatSense ® technology and signatures as ESET Smart Security / ESET NOD32 Antivirus, and is always up-to-date.

BitDefender Online Scanner

Fully functional antivirus product. Provides all the required elements for a complete view of your computer and effective cleaning: scans memory for your system, all files, folders, boot sector, etc.

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