Panda Software Launches World's First Anti-Rootkit Technology in Titanium and Platinum 200629 March 2006
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.
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For more information:
Carolina Sanabria
Public Relations Manager
Panda Software, USA
Tel: 818-543-6909
pr@pandasecurity.com
Source: prnewswire
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