Virus Information Alliance (VIA)
Panda Software joins Microsoft in
Virus Information Alliance (VIA)
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 defend against virus threats.
This centralized resource for Internet users, will provide information
about the latest virus threats that could affect Microsoft technology.
However, users should continue to look to their preferred antivirus
provider for information on other attacks. Through this alliance, several
antivirus vendors, including Panda Software, exchange important technical
information about newly-discovered viruses and worms. This information
includes details about how a new attack is propagated, what is being
targeted and how customers can minimize the impact and risk.
The alliance enables Microsoft to provide prescriptive information rapidly
to a broad range of customers, while also referring users to any of their
preferred participating antivirus vendors for additional details.
In this way, Microsoft’s Product Support Services (PSS) Security Team will
deliver accurate and timely information on outbreaks of viruses and worms
to customers.
“We are extremely proud to become members of this alliance with Microsoft.
At the same time, it is an important step towards our goal of keeping
users’ computers free from the viruses and intruders which are the cause of
increasing financial loss to businesses around the world,” said Jose Maria
Hernandez, VP International Expansion at Panda Software.
”Security is a global, industry-wide issue and we look forward to working
together with Panda and other VIA members to help customers obtain the
information they need about worms and viruses,” said Mark Miller, security
incident response manager at Microsoft.
About Panda Software
Panda Software (http://www.pandasoftware.com/), a world leader in virus and
intrusion prevention, offers unrivalled proactive security solutions for
all types of users, from the largest corporations through small and medium-
sized companies to home users. Its corporate products offer hassle-free
automatic and centralized administration and provide network-wide
protection, via multi-layer security technology, to ensure uniform
protection across the enterprise, from remote users and workstations to
mail gateways and internal and perimeter servers. Panda Software’s
solutions have received awards and quality certifications from the sector’s
most widely-respected organizations, including ICSA Labs and Checkmark and
its commitment to customer service, innovative products, and the pioneering
concept of 24h-365d tech support have revolutionized the IT security
industry.
For more information:
Alan Wallace
Tel. (818) 543-6909