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23 Jun 2011 By ABradney-George

Antivirus Programs: Panda At A Glance

23 Jun

Comparing Antivirus Programs? Check Out The Range Of Software Downloads Available From Panda.

Panda Security is one of the leading developers of cloud-based security and antivirus software, offering both free and paid options for any budget. The three PC specific antivirus programs that Panda has available for download are:

Anitivirus Pro
Panda Antivirus; and
Cloud Antivirus

By looking at each of these products it will be easier to see which one may be suitable for your computer, or whether you would like to compare other antivirus brands before making a decision.

Panda Antivirus

The anti-malware and virus scanning functions in Panda Antivirus 2010 tend to be better than the average anti-virus software, with settings to scan every file - including emails and internet traffic - in real-time and also an on-demand basis. To complement the scanning features there is a thorough virus definition library, which creates a highly effective shield against Trojans, spyware, rootkits, spybots, and any other form of malware.

The one disadvantage to this program is that it does not include a firewall. However, sometimes this technology is criticized as reactive, as internet security blogger Brian Krebs has pointed out, so at least with Panda Antivirus any threats that do get to the PC can still be removed.

Panda Antivirus Pro

Utilizing Panda's award-winning Collective Intelligence technology, Antivirus Pro is ideal for businesses for advanced home users. It can automatically analyze and classify thousands of new malware samples every day, with minimum impact on system performance.

Like most antivirus programs, Panda Antivirus Pro is not perfect. There are still some types of malware which are detected but can not be removed using Antivirus Pro, and rootkits may still slip through the security net at times. However, these shortcomings can be easily fixed with a developer update, and this kind of software is constantly being reviewed to give users the best security possible.

Panda Cloud Antivirus

As the first free cloud-based antivirus program, Panda Cloud Antivirus offers greater protection through a lightweight antivirus agent that is connected to PandaLabs' online Collective Intelligence servers via the cloud. Not only is it a free program that offers effective protection against online threats, but it also makes use of the cloud to stop it's functions from slowing down the computer as much as other antivirus programs.

While some people may still be sceptical of the use of cloud technology, there are more and more reports of companies vying for different cloud services, which suggests it is not going anywhere. Using a cloud-based antivirus program could be an easier way to stay protected, and with Panda Cloud Antivirus, you can try a fully functional program for free.

Whatever your antivirus needs, Panda is definitely a company with software to consider. What's more, they offer a range of antivirus solutions that anyone can afford.