The prevalence of malware should not be underestimated. Just in the first nine months of 2011, Panda processed 19.9 million new malware specimens. In total, Panda has now processed 200 million malware files. Panda has a technology called Collective Intelligence, which is a cloud-based system for detecting, scanning, classifying and disinfecting thousands of new malware samples every day. This powerful and reactive tool has helped Panda create the TopTenREVIEWS Bronze Award-winning Panda Internet Security suite, which has the proven ability to protect your PC from zero-day threats and mutating known threats.
The pioneers of the internet security industry maintain the best internet security suites. This is the case with Panda. They first launched a cloud-based scanner in 2007 – well ahead of the competition. Panda has been in the security business for over 20 years and has customers in nearly 200 countries. They have now translated their software into over 20 languages. They were the first internet security company to provide cloud-based antivirus protection in 2009 and launched the first Host Intrusion Prevention System in 2004. They are market innovators who keep in step with the equally creative cyber crime industry.
This internet security suite is a comprehensive total protection solution. It has parental controls, a firewall, a safe browser, a USB drive disinfector, a network manger, email protection and much more. It comes with useful extras such as 2GB of free online backup, restoration tools and remote PC access. It has tools for protecting your identity and contact information as well as a virtual keyboard for hiding login information from keyloggers.
Panda has an excellent detection and removal reputation. They have passed all recent AV-Tests and earned high scores from AV-Comparatives. In fact, the average protection rate received by AV-Test for their internet security suite for the most recent six tests is 5.3 out of 6, or about 89%, which is above the industry average. They also score above industry average in repair at 79%. AV-Comparatives gave them a protection score of 98.6% in their July 2011 report, and they generally rate "fast" to "very fast" in the most recent performance tests published in July of 2011.
Though cloud-based security is the best for keeping security up-to-date, to catch all malware it must also be accompanied by heuristic and behavior analysis to detect unknown and offline threats. Panda has the technology to analyze behavior to detect suspiciously behaving websites and files. It also has a tool for removing infected files from externally connected devices such as a USB drive. It can detect potentially dangerous threats attempting to migrate from within your network as well.
The Panda security suite also comes with access to the Panda Safe Browser. This browser works with Internet Explorer and Firefox and can be used to visit any website securely. However, it works best on Firefox, which Panda considers a safer browser than IE. The safe browser is a virtual machine, which means it runs completely isolated from your PC to provide complete security. In addition, since it does not run on your PC it also does not save website history, so you can enjoy private browsing. This tool also provides a safe zone for conducting online purchases and exchanging your sensitive information such as credit card numbers, address and social security number. The Safe Browser, since it is a virtual machine, may run a bit slower than what you are used to but is well worth the protection.
The Panda Internet Security Suite has everything you need to protect your family, PC, network and identity. It is a comprehensive internet security suite supported by exceptional antivirus protection. It has the ability to clean infected USB drives and block your personal information, and it includes parental control tools and a fullscreen mode. It includes all basic features were we were hoping to find and a few extras such as online backup, restoration tools and remote PC access.
With the parental control tool you can create profiles for kids, teens, employees or any other type of user. It can also manage block and allow lists for each user profile. If you are worried about what your kids might be doing while you are away, you can configure Panda to create reports of restricted websites that your teens attempt to access. The identity protection tool lets you configure exactly what information you do not want shared online without your permission, such as your social security or credit card number. To protect you data and media even further they provide 2GB of free online storage, and you can access your computer and applications settings remotely. Another powerful tool it has is the ability to create a Panda SafeCD, which can safely remove malware from your computer if you cannot access Windows.
This internet security software can perform custom scans as well as scheduled scans. You can also configure it to scan files on a disc or USB drive, emails, instant messages and websites. It can also run vulnerability scans to look for outdated software such as missing Windows updates. Our initial scan took longer than we expected but subsequent scans ran more quickly.
Panda publishes volumes of support information online but only provides direct support via email. They publish telephone numbers, but those numbers are not for technical support; they are only for customer sales inquiries. Fortunately, they provide a quick start guide, FAQs and a searchable knowledgebase online. You can follow Panda on Facebook, Twitter, Google + and YouTube. They also host an active user forum that discusses all basic topics and current issues.
Panda provides global support. They have over 50 offices spread across the globe, and their Panda Internet Security is available in over 20 languages, including Chinese, German, Russian, Japanese and Portuguese. They provide unique contact avenues for different regions and languages. Their headquarters are in Spain and they have U.S. headquarters in Glendale, California.
Panda has monopolized on its over 20 years of experience and the processing of over 200 million specimens of malware to create a fast, comprehensive and proficient internet security suite. The Panda Internet Security suite has a reliable record for malware detection and includes a full toolset for protecting your PCs, identity and family.
