PANDA INTRODUCES PLATINUM INTERNET SECURITY: COMPLETE PROTECTION AGAINST

VIRUSES, HACKERS AND SPAM

Panda Software’s New Multi-Role Security Solution Protects against All

Types of Internet-Borne Threats

GLENDALE, CA, October 31, 2003 - Offering an exciting new lineup of

technology and products that address a company’s entire antivirus

protection needs, Panda Software’s new Platinum Internet Security™ software

is specifically targeted to professionals and small businesses. It is the

most advanced technology available in the market today for the small

business envronment with a full set of features that target a variety of

Internet-borne threats.

Platinum Internet Security radically changes the concept of IT security,

from simple virus protection to holistic security against all kinds of

malware. Platinum’s UltraFast scan engine guarantees maximum antivirus

performance with a minimal use of system resources. It offers a series of

innovative characteristics and features including the automatic detection

and elimination of viruses from inbound and outbound e-mail, when browsing

the Internet or downloading files. The personal firewall combats hackers

and virus attacks that exploit vulnerable communication ports. Spam block

feature prevents inbox saturation and Panda still leads the way provides

with True Daily™ automatic updates that keep your system protected at all

times against new viruses.

“Platinum Internet Security is our most professional product to help catch

the viruses that others miss. Many people believe that their antivirus

solution is protecting them when it isn’t. Users can Take the Panda

Challenge, our free scan and repair tool at

http://www.pandasoftware.com/activescan/ to check their computers for

viruses,” said Riggs Eckelberry, general manager of Panda Software U.S.

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

expected for recent Microsoft vulnerabilities, which just means that we’re

in for increased virus threats. Hackers won’t stop unless we stop them.”

Additional Product Features

Platinum Internet Security has also been designed to provide highly

effective protection with minimal interaction from users, making it an

ideal product for any level of user, regardless of their IT experience.

• Anti-spyware technology, designed to protect privacy by blocking

snooping applications.

• Proactive desktop warnings against new viruses and security threats.

• Anti-dialer to prevent unauthorized connections to premium-rate

numbers.

• Web access control to save the time and money wasted through

inappropriate use of the Internet.

• Detection and solution of software vulnerabilities which can be used

by viruses to penetrate computers and run automatically.

• Self-diagnosis to check Platinum Internet Security always offers the

protection you need.

In addition, Titanium Antivirus 2004 includes free 24 hour, 365 day per

year tech support and 24 hour SOS Virus, to provide a rapid response to any

incidents.

Prices and Availability

Panda Platinum Internet Security will have a recommended retail price of

$69.95 for versions with one year’s services. Special student versions

(ESD) and DVD boxed versions will be available at the RRP of $34.95.

Special prices are available are available for more licenses. 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% in-

house, antivirus technology has received awards and quality certifications

from the most widely-respected IT security institutions. It’s commitment to

customer service and the concept of the protection of computer systems as a

24-hour/365 day per 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, 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]