PANDA SOFTWARE LAUNCHES THE NEXT GENERATION OF SECURITY AND ANTIVIRUS

SOLUTIONS FOR THE MOST COMPLETE COMPUTER PROTECTION

2003’s 4th Qtr Virus and Security Threats Propelled With This Fast Moving

Software Developer Produce the Very Latest Protection Techniques

GLENDALE, CA - October 31, 2003 – Panda Software today announced the

release of its best of market solutions for antivirus and malware

addressing the specific protection needs for the home, office and

enterprise. Already known as the first company to offer True Daily™ updates

of virus definitions and free 24/7, 365 day per year tech support, these

new products offer the greatest advantages in a highly competitive

marketplace.

ThreatFocus Security Network reported this week that, “new exploits are

expected for recent Microsoft vulnerabilities.” Hacking is generating big

bucks, and now it’s automated. Corporate network threats are growing as

these viruses evolve. Lately hackers are generating something called

invisible hosting. Infected machines are controlled by spammers remotely,

who typically uses the PCs to originate spam, spreading viruses to hundreds

of thousands hijacked computers across the Internet.

General Manager of Panda U.S., Riggs Eckelberry said, “This new line of

products demonstrates Panda’s commitment to provide uncompromising

technology that protects critical information for any computer user. Not

only is Panda known for catching the viruses that others don’t, but we

offer superior services that cater to our customer’s needs. With virus

threats increasing exponentially, due to more computer users globally,

people need access to the same quality of technology and service that

enterprise managers at large companies get, and Panda delivers it. That’s

our commitment.”

The five new Panda Software security and antivirus solutions for protection

at home and work include:

Titanium Antivirus™ 2004

Targeted to home users, this antivirus solution combines ease-of-use with

unrivalled detection and disinfection capacity, protecting against all

types of malicious code (viruses, worms, Trojans, dialers, jokes, hoaxes,

etc.). What’s more, it detects and solves system security vulnerabilities

that could be used by viruses to get into computers and run automatically.

It also incorporates a feature to self-diagnosis of the antivirus in order

to prevent attacks from viruses designed to disable AV applications.

Platinum Internet Security™

This new security suite for small businesses and professionals incorporates

the most advanced antivirus technology and a personal firewall. This

solution includes specific tools for blocking spam and spyware, controlling

access to websites, detecting and solving software vulnerabilities, and

self-diagnosis of the antivirus and pro-active desktop warnings against new

viruses and security threats.

BusinesSecure™ Antivirus

This product is specifically designed for small and medium-sized businesses

that need hassle-free and effective protection for workstations and file

servers against all types of viruses, Trojans and worms. BusinesSecure is

also available in a version that incorporates ExchangeSecure™, adding

antivirus protection for any version of Microsoft™ Exchange Server.

EnterpriSecure™ Antivirus

Featuring global antivirus protection for corporate networks of any size,

this solution keeps all the computers in a network, from workstations to

mail and Internet gateways, safe from malicious code, without involving

laborious installation or configuration processes.

Panda Software’s new family of computer security solutions is now available

on its website (http://www.pandasoftware.com). Users can purchase these

products, through a secure server, from the company’s online store (at

http://shop.pandasoftware.com/selectCountry.asp). Those who prefer to try

the products first can download the solution that best suits their needs,

free of charge, from http://www.pandasoftware.com/downloads. More

information about Panda solutions can be found at:

http://www.pandasoftware.com/products/

Panda Software solutions are always armed against the latest viruses backed

by True Daily™ virus definitions updates and 24-hour, 365 day per year tech

support and SOS Virus, capable of providing a rapid solution to any kind of

problem. Companies can also contract additional services such as the Panda

Gold Service, Panda Gold Premium Service, Panda Gold Premium Quality

Service, Panda Installation Service, Panda Training Service and Panda

Outsourcing Service.

Prices and Availability

Panda Titanium Antivirus 2004 and Panda Platinum Internet Security will

have a recommended retail price of $39.95 and $69.95 respectively, for

versions with one year’s services. Special student versions (ESD) and DVD

boxed versions will be available at the RRP of $19.95 (Panda Titanium

Antivirus 2004) and $34.95 (Panda Platinum Internet Security). Panda

Software’s new corporate products can be bought in license ranges from

$57.36 each for Panda BusinesSecure Antivirus (from 5 to 25 licenses with

one year’s services) and from $87.95 each for Panda EnterpriSecure

Antivirus (from 10 to 25 licenses with one year’s services). Special prices

are available for other license ranges for all these products, and for

competitive upgrade offers. For more details, contact your usual

distributor.

About Panda Software

Panda Software (http://www.pandasoftware.com) is a leading international

developer of antivirus software for all types of customers: corporate

clients, small and medium sized companies, and home users. Its 100 percent

in-house, antivirus technology has received awards and quality

certifications from the most widely-respected IT security institutions. The

company’s commitment to customer service and the concept of the protection

of computer systems as a 24 hour/365 day a year insurance policy rather

than merely a software product have revolutionized the computer security

industry. The quality of Panda Software’s products has been endorsed by

major industry watchdogs including ICSA Labs and Checkmark.

Panda Software, Titanium Antivirus , Platinum Internet Security,

BusinesSecure, ExchangeSecure and EnterpriSecure are trademarks owned by

Panda Software, Inc. All other trademarks are the property of their

respective owners.

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For more information:

Alan Wallace

[email protected]