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 Tops Reaction Time for New Viruses
2004-08-26
Panda Security
• A University of Hamburg survey saw Panda Software achieve one of the fastest reaction times in the industry
Panda Software Launches New TruPrevent Technologies for Corporate Environments
2004-08-24
Panda Security
• Panda now adds the benefits of its ground breaking TruPrevent technologies to its corporate solutions that are also compatible with corporate antivirus solutions from developers other than Panda Software
New Email Security Feature for Panda WebAdmin Antivirus
2004-08-24
Panda Security
• Protection for SMTP, POP3 and NNTP, as well as Exchange client make Panda WebAdmin Antivirus the most complete web-managed antivirus in its field
Panda Software Announces Support of Network Access Protection Technology from Microsoft
2004-08-17
Panda Security
Glendale, CA – August 17, 2004 - Panda Software, a world leader in virus and intrusion prevention, today announced plans to support Network Access Protection technology from Microsoft, a comprehensive infrastructure that allows system administrators to monitor and control system access to corporate
Panda Software's Antimalware Compatible with Microsoft Windows XP Service Pack 2
2004-08-09
Panda Security
Glendale, CA - August 9, 2004 - Panda Software today announced it is a supporter of Windows XP Service Pack 2 (SP2) with Advanced Security Technologies. All products from Panda Software, including the new TruPrevent Technologies, the most intelligent technologies to combat unknown viruses and intrud
Panda Software’s Antimalware Compatible with Microsoft Windows XP Service
2004-08-09
Panda Security
Panda Software’s Antimalware Compatible with Microsoft Windows XP Service Pack 2 Glendale, CA - August 9, 2004 - Panda Software today announced it is a supporter of Windows XP Service Pack 2 (SP2) wit...
Panda Software Launches TruPrevent Technologies for Home Users, Small Businesses and Professionals
2004-07-30
Panda Security
• By preventing threats instead of reacting to them, TruPrevent Technologies are the perfect complement to traditional antivirus products
Panda Software Launches Beta of TruPrevent Technologies to Combat Unknown Viruses and Intruders
2004-06-30
Panda Security
TruPrevent: the most intelligent technologies to combat unknown viruses and intruders
Panda Software Launches Beta Test For
2004-06-30
Panda Security
Panda Software Launches Beta Test For TruPrevent: the most intelligent technologies to combat unknown viruses and intruders TruPrevent Technologies are not heuristic based and take a preventive non re...
1st Worldwide Internet Security Campaign - Spanish Version
2004-06-17
Panda Security
• Organized by the Internauts Association and Panda Software and under the slogan “Ridding the Planet of Viruses”, the campaign has been set up to make the Internet a safer place for users
The 1st Worldwide Internet Security Campaign Launched to Rid the Planet of Viruses in 45 Days
2004-06-17
Panda Security
• Organized by the Internet Users Association and Panda Software and under the slogan “Ridding the Planet of Viruses”, the campaign has been set up to make the Internet a safer place for users
Panda Software Increases Channel Partners Announces Expanded Distribution Relationship with Merisel
2004-03-24
Panda Security
PANDA SOFTWARE INCREASES CHANNEL PARTNERS ANNOUNCES EXPANDED DISTRIBUTION RELATIONSHIP WITH MERISEL
Panda Software Joins Microsoft in Virus Information Alliance (VIA)
2004-02-24
Panda Security
Glendale, CA - February 24, 2004 -Panda Software, a world leader in virus and intrusion prevention announced that it joined the Virus Information Alliance (VIA), a program offered by Microsoft Corp. and the industry leading antivirus vendors to help Microsoft customers obtain timely information to d
Panda Software Names Lifeboat Distribution as Newest U.S. Distributor
2004-02-11
Panda Security
PANDA SOFTWARE INCREASES CHANNEL PARTNERS LIFEBOAT® DISTRIBUTION IS NEWEST U.S. DISTRIBUTOR
Panda Titanium Antivirus 2004 Awarded 5-Stars from antivirus.about.com
2004-02-04
Panda Security
Glendale, CA - February 04, 2004 - A recent review by about.antivirus.com, the section of the prestigious US portal dealing specifically with viruses and antivirus software, has awarded Titanium Antivirus 2004 its maximum ‘5 Stars’ for the category. According to Mary Landesman, the portal’s editor,
Panda Titanium Antivirus 2004:
2004-02-04
Panda Security
Panda Titanium Antivirus 2004: Awarded ‘5-Stars’ from antivirus.about.com Glendale, CA - February 04, 2004 - A recent review by about.antivirus.com, the section of the prestigious US portal dealing sp...
Panda Software Outlines Mydoom.A: timeline of an epidemic
2004-02-02
Panda Security
Panda Software Outlines Mydoom.A: timeline of an epidemic Glendale, CA, February 02, 2004 - Mydoom.A is the fastest spreading malicious code in history, causing the greatest epidemic ever seen. It is ...
Panda Software Introduces New Features in Its Antiviruses for Linux Mail Servers
2004-01-23
Panda Security
The most effective antivirus protection for Sendmail, Qmail and Postfix platforms
Panda Software's Virus Portal Codie Awards Finalist (December 2004)
2004-01-08
Panda Security
Organized by the Software & Information Industry Association (SIIA), these awards are a showcase for the industry’s finest products and services
Panda Software's Virus Portal Codie Awards Finalist
2004-01-08
Panda Security
Organized by the Software & Information Industry Association (SIIA), these awards are a showcase for the industry’s finest products and services
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
TheStar.com - The stealth worm era
2004-02-15 00:00:00
Toronto Star
flaw. He became intrigued, and after poking around on a few virus sites, found some sample code that worked the same way. He downloaded it and began tinkering to see how it worked. Then on Nov. 14, as...