Panda Security
Panda Security
Vice President Corporate Communications
Location: Glendale, CA
Summary
Supervised US Public Relations activities, dramatically improving brand awareness and driving substantial growth in product reviews and web traffic.
Selected results
- 500%
- Web traffic increase
Increased web traffic by 500% through strategic PR efforts. - $30 million
- Global revenue increase
Contributed to a $30 million increase in global revenue. - '5-Stars'
- Awards and reviews
Secured '5-Stars' awards and top reviews in major tech publications. - Spain
- Global media coordination
Coordinated global media activities with headquarters in Spain.
Saved coverage, made visible.
A visual record of coverage Alan Wallace secured while working at Panda Software. The collection below uses the supplied clip pages and preserves the original headlines and metadata.
PC World.com
Panda Updates Antivirus Programs
PC World.com - Panda Updates Antivirus Programs TECHNOLOGY ADVICE YOU CAN TRUST PC WORLD [____] | searen | NOVEMBER 01, 2003 HOME | NEWS | REVIEWS | HOW-TO | DOWNLOADS TOOLS | PROD...
The451
Panda beats Bugbear but can it stand tall against the other AV vendors?
The451
Analyst Report
...version >> mail this report >> STORAGE & SYSTEMS MOBILE NETWORKS & MEDIA SPOTLIGHTS SPECIAL REPORTS Panda beats Bugbear but can it stand tall against the other antivirus animals...
San Jose Mercury News
Tech news roundup: New utility flushes out trouble
San Jose Mercury News
New utility flushes out trouble
...on your car. But just as a blowout has a way of capturing your attention, a new online anti-virus utility, Panda ActiveScan, caught our eye for doing what Norton AntiVirus Corpo...
Chicago Tribune
Just in time for summer, a slacker virus
...DEPAUL UNIVERSITY corner to wipe out the network," said Patrick Hinojosa, chief U.S. technology officer for Panda Software in Glendale, Calif. And co-workers as well: Hinojosa s...
ZDNet
ZDNet home page (AnchorDesk feature)
ZDNet AnchorDesk
Want some free antivirus software? Click here
ZDNet AnchorDesk
Want Some Free Software
...MON JUL 14, 2003 Desktop Edition Want some free antivirus software? Click here SOFTWARE: The folks at Panda Software have an unusual offer for AnchorDesk readers: They'll let yo...
The Chattanooga Times & Free Press
Making computer safety part of the program
Chattanooga, TN - 73,476 Circulation
..., costs $25.95 a year, but that includes a free upgrade to the latest version of the program itself. And Panda Sof ’s Panda Antivirus Tita- filum , Win 95 or newer, $40 at ‘ww...
The Times-Picayune
Spyware and Viruses and Worms - Oh My!
New Orleans, LA - 260,720 Circulation
...cro.com , costs $25.95 a year, but thatina.. > free upgrade to the latest version of the program itself. And Panda Software’s Panda Antivirus Titanium , Win 95 or newer, $40 a...
The Keene Sentinel
Making PC safety part of the program
Boston, MA - 14,363 Circulation
..., costs $25.95 a year, but that includes a free upgrade to the latest ver- sion of the program itself. And Panda_ Software's Panda An- tivirus Titanium , Win 95 or newer, $40 ...
TWICE - This Week In Consumer Electronic
Best of Retailvision
New York, NY - 20,662 Circulation
...Palm Productivity Software MediaRECOVER Nominecs Nominees: APC Corei Belkin Executive Software Gemini Panda Software Maxtor Susteen r ef WINNER WINNER Best RetailVision Best Ret...
SC Magazine
Access Control
Boston, MA - 51,117 Circulation
...August were as follow: A ‘AntiVirus Level 2 (contd.) * ComputerAssoe CA EZAntMirus ‘Windows 2000 Profesional Panda , _PandaAdministrator Computer Assoc ° CAI EZAntviTus Windows ...
The Telegraph
Protect your PC from Internet viruses
Boston, MA - 32,507 Circulation
...- costs $25.95 a year, but that includes a free upgrade to the jatest version of the program itself. And Panda Software's Panda Antivirus Tita- nium , Win 95 or newer, $40 at w...
The Macon Telegraph
SO MANY VIRUSES
Macon, GA - 71,561 Circulation
...pro- Norton Antivirus 2003 to more Symantec Corp., told a con- tect our computers from than 90 percent for Panda. ‘Pressioral subcommittee last month. The next major Inter- net ...
Kingsport Times-News
Some new viruses too fast to stop
Tri-Cities, TN - 49,661 Circulation
...tion game. Top sellers include Symantee’s Norton Antivirus, . McAfee’s VirusScan, Kasper- sky Anti-Virus, Panda Soft- ware Antivirus, Trend Micro PC-cillin and F-Secure An- ti-V...
The Daily Mail
Viruses too fast to stop;'Flash threats' overwhelm PC's
Washington, DC - 39,208 Circulation
...programs and keep it updated, els of Blaster and Slammer are _enough to protect against threats and malware. Panda Software ~~ nearly 100 percent of the known _ attacking with i...
The Florida Times-Union
Viruses Spread Faster than protection can be made
Jacksonville, FL - 233,253 Circulation
...protection game. Top sellers include Symantec's Norton Antivi us, McAfee's VirusScan, Kaspersky Anti-Virus, Panda Software Antivirus, Trend Micro PC-dimn and F-Secure Anti-Virus...
The Record
Some computer viruses too fast to stop
Sacramento, CA - 72,238 Circulation
...protection game. Top sellers include Symantec's Norton Antivirus, McAfee's VirusScan, Kaspersky Anti-Virus, Panda Software Antivirus, Trend Micro PC-chin and F-Secure Anti-Virus...
The Record (Stockton, CA)
Some computer viruses
Coverage - 72,238 Circulation
...protection game. Top sellers include Syman- tecs Norton Antivirus, McAfees VirusScan, Kaspersky Anti-Virus, Panda Software Antivirus, Trend Micro PC-cillin and_F- Anti-Virus. De...
Akron Beacon Journal
Instant Computer Pandemic
Cleveland, OH - 141,181 Circulation
...game. In addition to Norton An- tivirus are fellow top sellers McAfee's VirusScan, Kaspersky Anti-Virus, Panda Software An- tivirus, Treid Micro PC-cillin and F-Secure Anti-Viru...
The Charlotte Observer
Viruses, Worms Spread in a Flash
Charlotte, NC - 242,082 Circulation
...Web sites posted by experts such as Net- ‘work Associates (wwwmeca- feecom), (wwwsy- manteccom) and Panda Soft- ware (www pandasoftware.com). ‘The biggest clue to My- Doom is th...
The Buffalo News
New Viruses hit too quickly to be stopped
Buffalo, NY - 218,385 Circulation
...game. Top sellers include Syman tec’ Norton Antivirus, McAfee’s VirusScan, Kas- persky Anti-Virus, Panda Software Antivirus. Trend Micro PC-cillin and F-Secure Anti-Virus. Deter...
The News & Observer
SECURITY THREATS GROWING
Raleigh - Durham, NC - 169,920 Circulation
...percent effective in detecting New problems , * ii - and eradicating know viruses i 5 oy pe 100 and malware. Panda Software coming fe aster , AntiVirus turned in the lowest sco...
The Baltimore Sun
Viruses Outrun PC Protection
Baltimore, MD - 304,244 Circulation
...business. Top sellers include Symantec's Norton Antivirus, McAfee's VirusScan, Kaspersky Anti-Virus, Panda Software Antivirus, Trend Micro PC-cillln and F-Sec Anti-Virus. De erm...
The Huntsville Times
As Viruses Get Faster
Huntsville, AL - 62,001 Circulation
...protection game. Top sellers include aiitec's Norton Antivirus, McAfee's Vi usScan, Kaspersky Anti-Virus, Panda Software Antivirus Tn ii I1 cro PCcillin and -Secure AntiVi us. D...
Hartford Courant
The Battle Against Viruses Begins At
Coverage - 202,914 Circulation
...Home Edition, F-Prot for Windows and Norman Virus Control. Still others, like Trend Micro's PC-cillin and Panda Antivirus Platinum, include a built-in firewall for extra protect...
Dodge City Daily Globe
Battle against viruses begins at home
Wichita - Hutchinson, KS - 9,700 Circulation
...Edition, F-Prot for Windows and Norman Virus - Control. Still others, like Trend ” Micro's PC-cillin and Panda Antivirus Platinum, include a built-in firewall for extra protec- ...
PCWorld.com
PCWorld.com news page
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Virus Alerts & Security Warnings
The rendered source lists 38 dated, linked virus-alert cards, in order from 2005-04-05 through 2003-07-15.
38 historical records
Panda Software Reports Wave of Mytob Worm Variants
2005-04-05
Panda Software Reports Wave of Mytob Worm Variants
Glendale, CA - April 5 2005 - PandaLabs has detected the appearance of four new variants (S, U, V and W) of the Mytob worm in...
Panda Software Reports the Appearance of Searchmeup, The First Adware Using the Exploit/LoadImage Vulnerability
2005-03-02
Panda Software Reports the Appearance of Searchmeup, The First Adware Using the Exploit/LoadImage Vulnerability
• Searchmeup is downloaded from web pages that also insert Tofg...
Panda Software Reports New Bagle and Mitglieder Variants Create New Malware Wave Threatening Users
2005-03-01
Panda Software Reports New Bagle and Mitglieder Variants Create New Malware Wave Threatening Users
• PandaLabs has detected the appearance of six new Bagle worm variants, as ...
If your Messenger displays a roast chicken with a bikini, your PC has been infected by the new Bropia.E and Gaobot.CTX worms
2005-02-03
If your Messenger displays a roast chicken with a bikini, your PC has been infected by the new Bropia.E and Gaobot.CTX worms
• Bropia.E sends itself out via MSN Messenger whil...
Panda Software Issues PQRemove Utility for Bagle.BK and Bagle.BL Worms
2005-01-28
Panda Software Issues PQRemove Utility for Bagle.BK and Bagle.BL Worms
• Virus Threat Level is at Orange from the New Bagle Variants with the USA, Spain and Poland the countri...
Video files appear that download malicious application when they are run
2005-01-10
Video files appear that download malicious application when they are run
These files are .wmv files infected by Trj/WmvDownloader.A and Trj/WmvDownloader.B, two Trojans that take ...
Panda Software Reports Zafi.D is the Most Frequently Detected Virus By Users of Activescan
2004-12-15
Panda Software Reports Zafi.D is the Most Frequently Detected Virus By Users of Activescan.
Orange Alert Remains as Virus Spreads Rapidly Across the Globe.
Three New Worms: Atak....
Panda Software Issues Orange Alert for Zafi.D - Worm Wishes You a 'happy holidays'
2004-12-14
Panda Software Issues Orange Alert for Zafi.D. Worm Wishes You a “happy holidays”
Glendale, CA - December 14, 2004 - PandaLabs has detected the appearance of the new Zafi.D worm,...
Panda Software Upgrades Security Threat to Red Alert Status as Bagle.BC Continues Causing Incidents Worldwide
2004-10-29
Panda Software Upgrades Security Threat to Red Alert Status as Bagle.BC Continues Causing Incidents Worldwide, New Variants, BD and BE, Have Appeared
• Bagle.BC is spreading r...
Panda Software Issues Amber Threat Alert for Bagle.BC - New Variant of the Bagle Worm is spreading rapidly
2004-10-29
Panda Software Issues Amber Threat Alert for Bagle.BC. New Variant of the Bagle Worm is spreading rapidly
• Bagle.BD and Bagle.BE have also been Detected
• This is anoth...
Panda Software Reports on Spyware/Spydeleter, malware that tries to blackmail users online
2004-10-26
Panda Software Reports on Spyware/Spydeleter, malware that tries to blackmail users online
Panda Software’s antivirus solutions effectively detect and neutralize the actions of t...
The Cabir Worm Threatens Cell Phone Security
2004-06-15
The Cabir Worm Threatens Cell Phone Security
This malicious code spreads to devices that run under Symbian OS, including many mobile phones
Glendale, CA - June 15 2004 - PandaLa...
Korgo Worms: Is this a Dangerous Experiment?
2004-06-09
Korgo Worms: Is this a Dangerous Experiment?
Worms creator seems to be carrying out experments with new variants aimed at catching users off guard while aiming to cause a seriou...
SASSER AND NETSKY LEAD THE LIST OF THE TOP TEN viruses most frequently detected by Panda ActiveScan GLOBALLY in May
2004-06-01
SASSER AND NETSKY LEAD THE LIST OF THE TOP TEN viruses most frequently detected by Panda ActiveScan GLOBALLY in May
Sasser Not Among Top 10 VIRUSES FOR the US
Glendale, CA - June...
Panda Software Issues Warning for New Worms and Old Vulnerability with Two New Variants of the Bobax Worm
2004-05-20
Panda Software Issues Warning for New Worms and Old Vulnerabiltiy with Two New Variants of the Bobax Worm
• Like Sasser, these worms take advantage of the Windows LSASS vulner...
Panda Software Detects Sasser.F - Other Hackers Pick Up Where Sasser Author Left Off
2004-05-11
Panda Software Detects Sasser.F Other Hackers Pick Up Where Sasser Author Left Off
• Code of Sasser.F is only slightly different form the original worm, suggesting that it ha...
Sasser Creator Arrested but a New Variant Sasser.E Appears and Spreads Rapidly Around the Globe
2004-05-09
Sasser Creator Arrested but a New Variant Sasser.E Appears and Spreads Rapidly Around the Globe Sasser Variants Still Maintain Red Alert Status
• Despite the arrest of the cre...
PANDA SOFTWARE IN THE HUNT FOR THE AUTHORS OF THE SASSER WORMS
2004-05-06
PANDA SOFTWARE IN THE HUNT FOR THE AUTHORS OF THE SASSER WORMS
• Using forensic IT techniques, PandaLabs is collecting clues that could lead to the arrest of the authors of th...
Panda Software Reports Sasser & Netsky Status
2004-05-04
Panda Software Reports Sasser & Netsky Status Glendale, CA May 04, 2004 - PandaLabs has been tracking the status of Sasser and Netsky and issues the following alert: • The 4 va...
Sasser Worms Create Red Alert
2004-05-03
Sasser Worms Create Red Alert Could Affect 300 Million Computers Worldwide
• Sasser.C is the latest of the new variants of the worm that continue to appear and all indications...
Testimonials
Panda had no presence or mindshare in the US before Alan's excellent work bringing it to the attention of the US trade press.
Press Releases
Official announcements and communications distributed through major news wire services, documenting Panda Security's product launches, partnerships, security advisories, and company milestones.
66 historical records
Panda Software Releases Antivirus Service Update for Exchange 2003
2003-06-19
Panda Security
GLENDALE, CA – June 19, 2003 – Panda Software™ announced Microsoft™ Exchange Server 2003 support today for its small business and enterprise suites. The new Panda Exchange Server module uses the latest VirusScanning API version 2.5 for seamless integration for the Microsoft Exchange 2003 platform.
Panda Software Announces 'Save the School Budget' Plan
2003-06-19
Panda Security
GLENDALE, CA – June 19, 2003 – Panda Software announced its “Save the School Budget” discount program today. The multinational antivirus developer already does more than half its US business in the educational sector and wants to do even more to help cash-strapped institutions.
Panda Software™ RELEASES ANTIVIRUS SERVICE UPDATE FOR exchange 2003
2003-06-19
Panda Security
Panda Software™ RELEASES ANTIVIRUS SERVICE UPDATE FOR exchange 2003 Seamless Integration Enabled through V2.5 VirusScanning API FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE GLENDALE, CA – June 19, 2003 – Panda Software™ ann...
Panda Software™ Announces
2003-06-19
Panda Security
Panda Software™ Announces “SAVE THE SCHOOL BUDGET” Plan IT MANAGERS SLEEP NIGHTS AND SAVE MONEY TOO. FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE GLENDALE, CA – June 19, 2003 – Panda Software announced its “Save the School ...
Panda Software Welcomes Microsoft Initiatives for Improved Computer Security
2003-06-11
Panda Security
MADRID, SPAIN – June 11, 2003 – Multinational antivirus leader Panda Software™ reacted affirmatively to yesterday’s Microsoft’s acquisition of GeCAD software, which Microsoft™ states it will use to enhance the Windows platform and extend support for third-party antivirus vendors.
Panda Software™ WELCOMES Microsoft™ INITIATIVES FOR IMPROVED computer
2003-06-11
Panda Security
Panda Software™ WELCOMES Microsoft™ INITIATIVES FOR IMPROVED computer security FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE MADRID, SPAIN – June 11, 2003 – Multinational antivirus leader Panda Software™ reacted affirmativel...
Earned Media
Third-party coverage and editorial mentions secured through strategic media relations, demonstrating independent validation of Panda Security's impact and newsworthiness.
The rendered source lists 104 dated, outlet-labelled earned-media cards, including hosted PDFs and historical external URLs.
101 historical records
SA Computer Magazine
2004-02-20
SA Computer Magazine
Profile: Computer Associates: Win32.Netsky.B Virus Profile: ESET Software: Win32/NetSky.B Virus Profile: F-Secure: NetSky.B Virus Profile: Kaspersky: I-Worm.Moodown.b Virus Profile: McAfee: W32/Netsky...
SA Computer Magazine
2004-02-19
SA Computer Magazine
Virus Profile: AVG: I-Worm/Bagle Virus Profile: Computer Associates: Win32.Bagle.B Virus Profile: ESET Software: Win32/Bagle.B Virus Profile: F-Secure: Bagle.B Virus Profile: Kaspersky: I-Worm.Bagle.b...
Government Computer News (GCN) daily news -- federal, state and local government technology; While Microsoft weakness is patched, other worms turn
2004-02-18
Government Computer News
to be programmed to stop spreading Feb. 25. It has a random subject line, text and attachment name. Security companies noticed the spread on Tuesday in Europe, and MessageLabs Inc. of New York reporte...
Smart Computing Q & A
2004-02-18
Smart Computing
you update hit the Immunize button now scan,everything that comes up checked off,fix problem...If there is something in the system restore folder,it might be a virus..Turn off system restore ,then tur...
Silicon Valley Biz Ink :: The voice of the valley economy
2004-02-17
Silicon Valley Business Ink
Computer Hardware News Press release distributed by PR Newswire Panda Software Reports on the New Bagle.B Worm According to Data From Panda Software's International Support Network, This Worm has Begu...
DallasNews.com | Dallas-Fort Worth |
2004-02-17
Dallas Morning News (TX)
pages and is programmed to cease its activity on February 25. Panda Software has already made the updates to its products available to users to ensure their solutions can detect and eliminate Bagle.B....
Miami Today News
2004-02-17
Miami Today
Front Page About Miami Today Put Your Message in Miami Today Contact Miami Today Job Opportunities Research Our Files The Online Archive Order Reprints today on PR Newswire Telecommunications Computer...
Silicon Valley Biz Ink :: The voice of the valley economy
2004-02-17
Silicon Valley Business Ink
the file does in fact contain a new virus, the disinfection and detection routines are prepared and quickly distributed to users. Panda Software manufactures several leading antivirus software and har...
Leaderboard: Security: Anti-Virus
2004-02-16
InfoWorld
Panda BusinessSecure 3.0 ranking.
Smart Computing Q & A
2004-02-16
Smart Computing
How do I get it back? thanks, chuck c View full question and 3 ANSWERS Click here to answer or reply. ------------------------------------------------------------ Message #: 346242 Subject: Panda acti...
Smart Computing Q & A
2004-02-16
Smart Computing
Message #: 346738 From: Cokeman Sent: 2/15/2004 10:41 PM A. Lee, Panda probably won't finish the installation. It will detect Norton and ask for it to be removed. It's not a good idea to have 2 AV pro...
Help Net Security - The Anti-Virus Industry Scam
2004-02-16
Help Net Security
with credit. +XFree86 Project XFree86 Font Information File Buffer Overflow Vulnerability +Ratbag Engine Based Games Denial of Service Vulnerability +Monkey httpd Denial of Service Vulnerability +ezCo...
Smart Computing Q & A
2004-02-15
Smart Computing
Thanks for responding. I've certainly had a lot of trouble with this. ------------------------------------------------------------ Message #: 346331 From: J RAM Sent: 2/14/2004 9:24 PM A. Blanche..Why...
Smart Computing Q & A
2004-02-15
Smart Computing
How do I get it back? thanks, chuck c View full question and 3 ANSWERS Click here to answer or reply. ------------------------------------------------------------ Message #: 346242 Subject: Panda acti...
Smart Computing Q & A
2004-02-14
Smart Computing
------------------------------------------------------------ Message #: 346004 From: J RAM Sent: 2/13/2004 11:04 PM A. I'm not a expert,but I don't see anything suspicious ..Like I say though,I'm not ...
If you use Windows, lock out the new flaw
2004-02-12
Dallas Morning News
Advice on securing Windows against new vulnerabilities.
CRM Daily: NewsFactor Network - - Son of MyDoom Stalks Microsoft
2004-02-11
CRM Daily Dot Com
month and last, but the war against this computer worm still rages on. A variant, dubbed "Doomjuice," has appeared on the scene. Because of the similarity between the Doomjuice and MyDoom codes, it is...
Son of MyDoom Stalks Microsoft
2004-02-10
NewsFactor Network
Report on the MyDoom variant targeting Microsoft.
Silicon Valley Biz Ink :: The voice of the valley economy
2004-02-09
Silicon Valley Business Ink
file is analyzed and depending on the type, the action taken may include: disassembly, macro scanning, code analysis etc. If the file does in fact contain a new virus, the disinfection and detection r...
The Virus Underground
2004-02-08
The New York Times Magazine
Feature story on the world of virus writers.