Panda Cloud Antivirus Goes 2.0

Article by George Norman (Cybersecurity Editor)

on 17 Jul 2012

On Monday, July 16th, the team at Panda Security was glad to announce the release of Panda Cloud Antivirus 2.0. This version comes to replace the 1.5 edition that was rolled out to the public about a year ago (in June 2011 to be more precise). Speaking about v. 1.5, those who are on this version will automatically be upgraded to the new 2.0 release.

After a really long beta with over 165.000 active beta testers from over 176 countries we are happy to announce that Panda Cloud Antivirus 2.0, the first free cloud antivirus, is finally available for download,” said Pedro Bustamante on behalf of Panda Security.

Windows users who want to keep their computers and their data safe and protected, are very well advised to get the latest version of Panda Cloud Antivirus, the security software solution that is light as a feather and protects against all types of viruses. The latest version, as mentioned above, is Panda Cloud Antivirus 2.0 – you can get it straight from Panda Security here. Before you go get it, here’s a quick list of all the new things you can expect to get from the cloud-based security solution:
  • New cloud-based disinfection engine.
  • New behavioral analysis engine in the free edition.
  • Improved offline protection.
  • Process monitor allows seeing Internet connections on a per process basis.
  • Improved performance and 50% faster scans.
  • New advanced configuration options such as asking for confirmation before neutralizing.
  • Compatibility with Windows 8.
  • New interface.
  • Ability to manage different licenses.
  • Dozens of bug fixes and minor improvements.

Panda Cloud Antivirus comes in two editions: Free and Pro. The Pro edition also features a community-based firewall.

As mentioned above, Panda Cloud Antivirus went through a long Beta testing phase. To show its appreciation towards the Beta testers, Panda Security will send out license keys for Panda Cloud Antivirus Pro to active Beta testers. On top of that Panda Security partnered with Download.com with the aim of giving away 5,000 Panda Cloud Antivirus Pro license keys.

To recap, Panda Cloud Antivirus 2.0 Free and Pro has been released. Those who are on version 1.5 or 1.9.2 Beta will be upgraded automatically.

Active Beta testers will be rewarded with licenses for Panda Cloud Antivirus 2.0 Pro, and 5,000 Pro licenses will be given away as part of a partnership between Panda Security and Download.com.



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