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News Release from: Panda Security | Subject: Panda Internet Security 2007
Edited by the Marketingservicestalk Editorial
Team on 27 March 2007
Beta of Panda Internet Security 2007
hits shelves
Panda Software has launched the new beta of Panda Internet Security 2007, a Vista-compatible integrated security suite with a new backup system.
Key features of the new suite include automatic blocking of malicious websites and rootkit detection Current Panda Internet Security 2007 customers will get the complete version for free when it becomes available
This article was originally published on Marketingservicestalk on 9 May 2007 at 8.00am (UK)
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In the consumer range, Panda Software already has a beta version of Panda Antivirus+ Firewall 2007 and a full version of Panda Antivirus 2007, which are Vista-compatible.
The new Panda Internet Security 2007 beta version protects both Windows Media Center and Windows Tablet PC.
Another innovation is the backup system it offers, which enables users to make security copies of files and folders in the system and restore them when necessary.
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The Panda Internet Security 2007 backup wizard allows easy decision-making as to what to save and how often.
"With the backup service in Panda Internet Security 2007, Panda Software improves even more its home security suite and meets users' needs for an integrated security solution", explained Jaime Herrero-Velarde, director of consumer marketing at Panda Software.
The automatic blocking of websites that contain spyware or those aimed at phishing (online fraud) is another advantage of this beta version.
In this way, the threat is stopped before it reaches users.
Rootkits are programs used by cyber-crooks to conceal the processes of malicious codes and make their detection more difficult for security solutions.
However, this beta version includes a rootkit detection system, which marks the rootkit-infected files and those associated to hidden processes as malware and deletes them.
Panda Software has created the "Windows Vista Information Center", available at http://www.pandasoftware.com/Vista.
Here users will find information about the compatibility of Panda Software products with the new operating system.
They will also be able to download the new Panda Internet Security 2007 beta version and other Vista-compatible Panda products.
Panda Software also has Vista-compatible solutions for companies: Panda ClientShield, designed to protect corporate network workstations and the new beta version of Panda AdminSecure 2007, its new management console for IT resources.
You can get more information and download the beta version of Panda Internet Security 2007 in the Panda Software Beta Zone.
The beta area lets you access official versions of the programs in the final stage of development.
The beta versions offer users the chance to carry out functionality tests to identify possible problems.
At the same time it offers Panda Software a vehicle for gathering suggestions and users' needs.
Panda Internet Security 2007 is a complete security suite that provides surefire protection for computers against Internet threats.
It not only includes technologies to combat all types of viruses and spyware, but also offers anti-spam, anti-phishing, parental control, the Panda firewall and specific technology to prevent online identity theft: Identity Protect.
This technology is especially designed to prevent personal and confidential data theft, giving users maximum security in Internet transactions.
The new security suite from Panda Software combines and integrates both proactive and reactive technologies, and includes the award-winning TruPrevent Technologies, which act automatically against new, previously unknown threats, blocking them without the need for user intervention.
Panda Internet Security 2007 has already received certification from the most widely respected organisations in the sector, such as ICSA Labs or West Coast Labs.
The security solution also beat out all of its rivals in a study carried out by VeriTest.
Panda Software (www.pandasoftware.com) is a leading developer and provider of integrated security solutions to combat viruses, hackers, Trojans, spyware, phishing, spam and other Internet-borne threats.
With the revolutionary TruPrevent Technologies, Panda Software's innovative solutions offer a greater return on investment, keeping clients protected even against new threats that have yet to be identified.
PandaLabs, the fastest laboratory in the industry to provide complete updates to users, offers a worldwide response to malware 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, all year round.
Panda Software's centrally-managed security solutions protect servers, and gateways and all network entry points, ensuring a straightforward and highly effective line of defense against internet threats for large organisations, SMBs and consumers.
Panda solutions are backed by a team of expert support technicians in all countries where the company is present.
Tech support services are available 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
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