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Panda Software: the fastest company to offer complete antivirus & malware protection ▪ According to a study by the University of Magdeburg, the international IT security company was the first to detect - with incremental updates - malware and the associated files ▪ The report highlights the need for new protection strategies to deal with the new generation of Internet threats ▪ With this need in mind, Panda Software has developed TruPrevent Technologies, which offer levels of security that were previously thought impossible Glendale, CA - November 17, 2004 - Panda Software, a leading developer of virus and intrusion prevention systems, has been recorded as the fastest company to offer complete protection with incremental updates, according to the “Anti-virus outbreak response testing and impact”(*), study carried out by the AV-Test.org, a project running in cooperation with the University of Magdeburg (Germany). According to the survey, Panda Software was the first company to provide fully effective detection both of the malware and associated files. “There’s no doubt”, according Pedro Bustamante, Chief Marketing Officer at Panda Software, “that this study demonstrates the effectiveness of our solutions which unlike others in the survey, don’t need to wait for a second update in order to completely eradicate the malware and associated files. Thanks to our system of incremental updates, users will only be downloading the detection and disinfection routines for the viruses detected since the previous update -with the saving on time and resources that this implies.” Thirty antivirus solutions were analyzed in the survey, checking - at least every five minutes - the effectiveness of their updates against new viruses that appeared between January and August 2004. “The time lapse between the discovery of a new strain of malware and the availability of the update to neutralize it is a key factor in whether a threat manages to spread successfully or not,” explains Andreas Marx, CEO of AV-Test.org. “Given that problems can occur during the update process that prevent users from updating solutions as rapidly as necessary, there is a need for new protection strategies that provide users with adequate protection against malware,” adds Marx. In the second half of 2004, due to the proliferation of ever more sophisticated and rapidly spreading malicious code, Panda Software has launched TruPrevent Technologies, capable of anticipating and blocking threats before they leave or enter computers. “The combination of traditional security and antivirus systems with the new TruPrevent Technologies has allowed us to provide levels of security that were previously not thought possible against known and unknown viruses and intruders,” adds Bustamante. Just like a good detective, TruPrevent Technologies analyze suspicious behavior in programs and automatically block them intelligently with no need for human intervention and without having to ask users any questions. For this reason they are the perfect response to today’s demands for the most effective protection against unknown viruses and intruders and represent the dawn of a new era in IT security. More details on TruPrevent Technologies at: http://www.pandasoftware.com/products/truprevent_tec/ (*) The “Anti-virus outbreak response testing and impact” was presented in the annual Virus Bulletin conference held recently in Chicago, and is available at: http://www.av-test.org About AV-Test.org AV-Test.org is a joint-research project of the University Magdeburg and AV- Test GmbH. The Otto-von-Guericke University Magdeburg is located in Germany and has over 13500 students. The tests are conducted in the research labs at the Workgroup Business Information Systems at the Institute of Technical and Business Information systems. Currently, the virus test lab has two professors and approximately 15 students working regularly on virus replication, analysis and tests of anti-virus products. AV-Test GmbH is a security consultancy company with a special focus on computer virus incidents. About Panda Software Panda Software is a leading developer of IT security solutions and has offices in 50 countries. It is an established pacesetter for innovation and expansion and is unequalled in terms of satisfying customers' needs for the most advanced technologies, products and services to keep IT resources free from viruses and other threats at the lowest possible Total Cost of Ownership. The company's unique TruPrevent Technologies, the most intelligent technologies to combat unknown viruses and intruders, offer unrivalled preventive protection for all types of clients: from the largest corporations through small and medium-sized companies to home users. For more information and evaluation versions of all Panda Software solutions, visit our website at: http://www.pandasoftware.com For more information: Alan Wallace VP, Corporate Communications US Panda Software