- The New Versions of Titanium 2006 Antivirus + Antispyware and Platinum 2006
Internet Security Include a New Anti-Rootkit Technology Designed to Detect
Processes Hidden in Memory
- All Users of These Panda Products Will Receive the Free Software Update to
Include This Unique Technology, While Users of Previous Versions Can Update
at: http://www.pandsoftware.com/renewals
GLENDALE, Calif., March 27 /PRNewswire/ -- Panda has innovative
anti-rootkit technology to combat the silent epidemic of targeted attacks and
cybercrime. Panda's security solutions against viruses, spyware, hacking
tools, etc., Panda Titanium 2006 Antivirus + Antispyware and Panda Platinum
2006 Internet Security, now include a new anti-rootkit technology that scans
and detects suspicious processes hidden in memory. This technique is
frequently used by rootkits, programs used to hide malicious code. This
malicious tool enables cybercrime, viruses and Trojans to remain undetected by
antivirus solutions.
All users of Panda Titanium and Platinum 2006 products will receive the
free software update which includes the anti-rootkit technology. Users of
previous versions of Titanium and Platinum can update at:
http://www.pandsoftware.com/renewals.
Rootkits are used by cybercriminals who are paying hackers to create this
type of application. They then test them against all antivirus engines to
ensure that nothing is detected. This business model, in which hackers and
malware creators seek profit rather than fame, has become an emergent trend.
By using rootkits, the hidden code can then operate maliciously without
the knowledge or consent of the user, and without interference from a
traditional antivirus solution. As a consequence, a user could be oblivious
to malware activities on their computer, such as sending spam and launching
denial of service attacks.
With technologies specifically designed to detect this type of
application, such as those included in Titanium and Platinum, rootkits and the
malware they are hiding can be removed, thereby ensuring users' privacy and
security.
"Rootkits have become a serious problem in recent months. Although the
concept itself is nothing new, rootkits and the programs they hide are
complicated to detect," explains Luis Corrons, director of PandaLabs. "With
this update to our products, processes hidden in memory by rootkits are
detected and analyzed by the anti-malware engine. If they are identified as
dangerous, the technology blocks them, so our users are protected against this
malware technique."
About Panda Software
Panda Software (http://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(TM) 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 organizations,
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.
For more information and evaluation versions of all Panda Software
solutions, visit our website at: http://www.pandasoftware.com.
To access the latest Panda Software press releases, please visit
http://onlinepressroom.net/panda.
For more information:
Carolina Sanabria
Public Relations Manager
Panda Software, USA
Tel: 818-543-6909
pr@pandasecurity.com
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