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UP-TO THE-MINUTE VIRUS INFORMATION AVAILABLE AT PANDASOFTWARE.COM International AntiVirus Developer Adds Innovative Tools for Real-Time Vision of Global Virus Threats FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Glendale, CA - July 8 2003 - Panda Software adds a series of innovative pro-active antivirus tools to the Virus Info section of its website at http://www.pandasoftware.com/virus_info/. This section of the company’s website provides the latest information, updated 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, about primary virus threats and the current worldwide status of viruses promoting awareness and helping users protect their computers from malicious code. The new Virus Info section boasts an intuitive and visually attractive home page combined with a range of highly useful tools. Jose María Hernández, VP International Expansion explains, “Since 2001, our strategy to lead the world antivirus market has been centered on three principles: innovation driven by research and development of new and more effective security technologies; a new range of value-added security services; and our Internet activity and resources. Virus Info comes into the latter category which provides users all the pro-active security information and resources they need to protect their PCs.” Through the Virus Info section the following exceptional tools and information can be accessed rapidly and easily: • Panda Virusometer measures the probability of a computer being affected by a virus at any given moment. It is an essential part of the Global Virus Observatory which is aimed at monitoring in real-time the global phenomenon of computer viruses in every corner of the world. The data gathered by Panda Software through a worldwide network of sensors means the Virusometer offers: • The ability to see at a glance if a virus is causing an epidemic, in which case the Virusometer will be red. If there is a high risk of infection, the Virusometer will be amber and finally, it will be green if there are no signs that any virus represents a serious current threat. • News Tickers providing constant updates on the current worldwide virus situation. • Infection map continuously displays the impact of malicious code across the globe and the five most affected countries. A graphic display showing the Proliferation of infections over the last 24 hours. • List of the most active viruses and the 20 that have most recently appeared as well as the hoaxes that are currently circulating. And users can get full information on any of these just by clicking on its name. • New Virus Encyclopedia, with a new practical focus, is aimed at providing clear straightforward answers to all users’ questions about malicious code. • New features in the Virus Encyclopedia include greater information about each malicious code, including the real-time threat level based on the actual spread of the virus and the damage it causes. • Repair utilities, designed to clean and restore any computer that could have been hit by dangerous viruses like Bugbear.B or Klez.I. • Practical tips to prevent viruses from infecting computers. “Being properly informed is essential to preventing attacks from computer viruses. And for this reason, we have made Virus Info available to all users as part of our drive to combat the increasingly dangerous threat of malicious code,” says Hernández. About Panda Software Panda Software (http://www.pandasoftware.com) is the first company to allow truly automatic daily signature updates, as well as centralized administration of antivirus protection, both of which have revolutionized the antivirus industry. Panda Software is known for its user-friendly policies, including free telephone support for corporate customers, expanded competitive renewal programs and free disinfection services. All of its products feature exclusive SmartClean™ technology and are endorsed by major industry watchdogs including ICSA Labs and Checkmark. # # # FOR MORE INFORMATION: Alan Wallace Panda Software VP, Corporate Communications & Public Relations USA www.pandasecurity.com