UP-TO THE-MINUTE VIRUS INFORMATION

AVAILABLE AT PANDASOFTWARE.COM

International AntiVirus Developer Adds Innovative Tools

for Real-Time Vision of Global Virus Threats

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Glendale, CA - July 8 2003 - Panda Software adds a series of

innovative pro-active antivirus tools to the Virus Info section of its

website at http://www.pandasoftware.com/virus_info/. This section of

the company’s website provides the latest information, updated 24

hours a day, 365 days a year, about primary virus threats and the

current worldwide status of viruses promoting awareness and helping

users protect their computers from malicious code.

The new Virus Info section boasts an intuitive and visually attractive home

page combined with a range of highly useful tools. Jose María Hernández, VP

International Expansion explains, “Since 2001, our strategy to lead the

world antivirus market has been centered on three principles: innovation

driven by research and development of new and more effective security

technologies; a new range of value-added security services; and our

Internet activity and resources. Virus Info comes into the latter category

which provides users all the pro-active security information and resources

they need to protect their PCs.”

Through the Virus Info section the following exceptional tools and

information can be accessed rapidly and easily:

• Panda Virusometer measures the probability of a computer being affected

by a virus at any given moment. It is an essential part of the Global

Virus Observatory which is aimed at monitoring in real-time the global

phenomenon of computer viruses in every corner of the world.

The data gathered by Panda Software through a worldwide network of

sensors means the Virusometer offers:

• The ability to see at a glance if a virus is causing an epidemic, in

which case the Virusometer will be red. If there is a high risk of

infection, the Virusometer will be amber and finally, it will be

green if there are no signs that any virus represents a serious

current threat.

• News Tickers providing constant updates on the current worldwide virus

situation.

• Infection map continuously displays the impact of malicious code

across the globe and the five most affected countries.

A graphic display showing the Proliferation of infections over the last

24 hours.

• List of the most active viruses and the 20 that have most recently

appeared as well as the hoaxes that are currently circulating. And users

can get full information on any of these just by clicking on its name.

• New Virus Encyclopedia, with a new practical focus, is aimed at providing

clear straightforward answers to all users’ questions about malicious

code.

• New features in the Virus Encyclopedia include greater information about

each malicious code, including the real-time threat level based on the

actual spread of the virus and the damage it causes.

• Repair utilities, designed to clean and restore any computer that could

have been hit by dangerous viruses like Bugbear.B or Klez.I.

• Practical tips to prevent viruses from infecting computers.

“Being properly informed is essential to preventing attacks from

computer viruses. And for this reason, we have made Virus Info

available to all users as part of our drive to combat the increasingly

dangerous threat of malicious code,” says Hernández.

About Panda Software

Panda Software (http://www.pandasoftware.com) is the first company to allow

truly automatic daily signature updates, as well as centralized

administration of antivirus protection, both of which have revolutionized

the antivirus industry.

Panda Software is known for its user-friendly policies, including free

telephone support for corporate customers, expanded competitive renewal

programs and free disinfection services. All of its products feature

exclusive SmartClean™ technology and are endorsed by major industry

watchdogs including ICSA Labs and Checkmark.

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FOR MORE INFORMATION:

Alan Wallace

Panda Software

VP, Corporate Communications & Public Relations USA