October 30, 2007
Panda Security has launched Panda GateDefender Performa 3.0, the new version of its content security appliance for companies of all sizes. The major new feature is the option to set user profiles, which enables administrators to configure security according to the needs of specific workers or departments.
“There are always varying security needs within companies. The types of websites accessed or files and data types sent and received will differ from one department to another. With this new solution, administrators can provide user groups or individuals with protection that adapts perfectly to their specific needs,” explains Alejandro Castañar, Product Manager for security appliances at Panda Security.
Panda GateDefender Performa 3.0 is designed for installation in any network, with no need for configuring or redirecting network traffic. It offers complete corporate protection, blocking malware, spam and malicious or inappropriate content before it enters the network. It does this through scanning of the most common protocols (HTTP, FTP, SMTP, POP3, IMAP4 and NNTP). It can also prevent the use of high-risk applications such as instant messaging and peer-to-peer programs.
“Malware, spam, inappropriate content, instant messaging and peer-to-peer programs are all notorious time-wasters for employees and saturate network resources. A solution like Panda GateDefender Performa 3.0 doesn’t just protect companies, it also helps them become more efficient and productive, as it keeps these malicious and time-wasting elements out of the network,” says Castañar.
Moreover, Panda GateDefender Performa 3.0 ensures that all relevant information will be received, through an innovative system using three separate quarantines:
Quarantine for suspect or non-disinfectable malware.
Quarantine for spam or probable spam
Quarantine for content blocked by the corporate security policy
There is also the option of a direct connection with PandaLabs to detect new malware, create vaccines automatically. The system also allows for items to be recovered or disinfected automatically and forwarded to the recipient without intervention from administrators.
According to Castañar: “This technology ensures that only secure content reaches the interior of the network and with a minimal impact on the network.”
Panda GateDefender Performa provides information to administrators about the status of protection and network activity (items blocked, network viruses, users most frequently targeted etc.). This data is provided in real-time in the form of graphs, offering considerable time saving for administrators.
This new appliance from Panda offers five different types of protection:
- Anti-malware protection: Detects and blocks all types of Internet-borne malicious code before it reaches the corporate network. Files containing unknown or non-disinfectable malware can be stored in a special quarantine and eliminated later.
- Content filtering: Allows administrators to establish a corporate security policy to filter out potentially dangerous content, and prevent confidential or personal data from leaving the company.
- Anti-spam protection: Verifies all inbound and outbound mail. Every message is classified as Spam, Probable spam or Not spam. The sensitivity of the anti-spam filter can also be adapted to each network user. Eliminating junk mail in the network perimeter improves network performance and boosts user productivity.
- Web filtering: Administrators define the categories of inappropriate Web content. They can also establish white lists and blacklists of restricted or permitted pages. This optimizes resource usage and improves user productivity. It also shuts down access to offensive, violent or any other inappropriate content.
- Blocking of P2P and IM applications: Peer-to-peer applications eat up corporate bandwidth and represent an important security hole as files are often divided in small packets and cannot be scanned. Instant messaging also affects productivity as it is frequently used for personal ends by workers. Panda GateDefender Performa can block these kinds of applications from within the corporate network.
Corporate malware on the rise
25 October, 2007
PandaLabs alerts that almost 72% percent of companies with more than 100 computers have active malware on their networks.
The data was collected between May and July, 2007, and consisted of more than 1,200 firms with security solutions installed.
The aim of the study was to uncover the number of ‘protected’ corporate computers, revealing that they are indeed infected and that in majority of cases their owners are not even aware of it.
The study also analysed the type of protection installed on infected computers and its effectiveness relative to malware detection. It revealed that systems protected by Computer Associates had the highest infection rate of 4.55%, which was then closely matched by Trend Micro with 4.3%. Symantec had a rate of 2.8% of infected systems and McAfee 2.28%. Panda outperformed its competitors by a mile with a score of 0.73%.
“The dramatic increase in the amount of malware in circulation can be explained by a shift of interests among malware creators. They are no longer interested in causing general havoc but completely focus on financial benefits. Although traditional security solutions do protect, in the wake of constant malware sophistication these must be complemented with online periodic audits, which, like Malware Radar, are able to detect even the malware that goes undetected by installed protection,” explains Pedro Bustamante, Senior Research Advisor at Panda Security.
Adware is the top malware on corporate networks (63.04%) followed by Trojans accounting for 12.57% of malicious code. Corporate PCs have also faced a significant increase in banker Trojans and Rootkits, which are designed to conceal malicious activities.
In the wake of this increasing threat, Panda Security has developed a new security model based on ‘Collective Intelligence’. This system is based on the collection of information on newly created malware from the Internet community and the automated processing of this data in Panda’s new data laboratories. This is correlated and leveraged to offer greater detection and improved security for clients.
PandaLabs’ report can be downloaded from:
http://www.pandasecurity.com/enterprise/downloads/white-papers/?sitepanda=particulares
PandaLabs alerts that almost 72% percent of companies with more than 100 computers have active malware on their networks.
The data was collected between May and July, 2007, and consisted of more than 1,200 firms with security solutions installed.
The aim of the study was to uncover the number of ‘protected’ corporate computers, revealing that they are indeed infected and that in majority of cases their owners are not even aware of it.
The study also analysed the type of protection installed on infected computers and its effectiveness relative to malware detection. It revealed that systems protected by Computer Associates had the highest infection rate of 4.55%, which was then closely matched by Trend Micro with 4.3%. Symantec had a rate of 2.8% of infected systems and McAfee 2.28%. Panda outperformed its competitors by a mile with a score of 0.73%.
“The dramatic increase in the amount of malware in circulation can be explained by a shift of interests among malware creators. They are no longer interested in causing general havoc but completely focus on financial benefits. Although traditional security solutions do protect, in the wake of constant malware sophistication these must be complemented with online periodic audits, which, like Malware Radar, are able to detect even the malware that goes undetected by installed protection,” explains Pedro Bustamante, Senior Research Advisor at Panda Security.
Adware is the top malware on corporate networks (63.04%) followed by Trojans accounting for 12.57% of malicious code. Corporate PCs have also faced a significant increase in banker Trojans and Rootkits, which are designed to conceal malicious activities.
In the wake of this increasing threat, Panda Security has developed a new security model based on ‘Collective Intelligence’. This system is based on the collection of information on newly created malware from the Internet community and the automated processing of this data in Panda’s new data laboratories. This is correlated and leveraged to offer greater detection and improved security for clients.
PandaLabs’ report can be downloaded from:
http://www.pandasecurity.com/enterprise/downloads/white-papers/?sitepanda=particulares
Panda Security and Commtouch Sign Licensing Deal
23 October, 2007
Panda Security and Commtouch® (NASDAQ: CTCH) announced today that they have signed a licensing agreement to add Commtouch’s Anti-Spam technology to Panda’s TrustLayer Mail.
“We chose Commtouch’s Anti-Spam solution because our TrustLayer Mail service guarantees spam detection ratios of more than 98%, and Commtouch can help us achieve this,” said Jose Antonio López, Corporate Solutions Director at Panda Security.
Commtouch’s Anti-Spam engine is based on Recurrent Pattern Detection™ (RPD™), a content-agnostic technology that detects and blocks spam in any language. RPD analyzes large volumes of Internet traffic in real-time, recognizing and protecting against new spam outbreaks the moment they emerge.
TrustLayer Mail customers include Internet service providers, application service providers and telecommunications operators. TrustLayer provides 24x7 managed services, guaranteeing clean mail with antivirus, anti-spam, mail continuity and content filtering. TrustLayer Mail service quality is backed by an SLA (Service Level Agreement) to guarantee clients’ email is 100% virus-free.
“Panda Security’s customers require consistent, high-level performance from their TrustLayer Mail services, and we’re pleased that Commtouch’s Anti-Spam solution is being used to exceed their expectations,” said Ronni Zehavi, Commtouch Vice President of International Business Development. “We see this agreement as the first step of a long-term cooperative relationship between Panda and Commtouch.”
Panda Security and Commtouch® (NASDAQ: CTCH) announced today that they have signed a licensing agreement to add Commtouch’s Anti-Spam technology to Panda’s TrustLayer Mail.
“We chose Commtouch’s Anti-Spam solution because our TrustLayer Mail service guarantees spam detection ratios of more than 98%, and Commtouch can help us achieve this,” said Jose Antonio López, Corporate Solutions Director at Panda Security.
Commtouch’s Anti-Spam engine is based on Recurrent Pattern Detection™ (RPD™), a content-agnostic technology that detects and blocks spam in any language. RPD analyzes large volumes of Internet traffic in real-time, recognizing and protecting against new spam outbreaks the moment they emerge.
TrustLayer Mail customers include Internet service providers, application service providers and telecommunications operators. TrustLayer provides 24x7 managed services, guaranteeing clean mail with antivirus, anti-spam, mail continuity and content filtering. TrustLayer Mail service quality is backed by an SLA (Service Level Agreement) to guarantee clients’ email is 100% virus-free.
“Panda Security’s customers require consistent, high-level performance from their TrustLayer Mail services, and we’re pleased that Commtouch’s Anti-Spam solution is being used to exceed their expectations,” said Ronni Zehavi, Commtouch Vice President of International Business Development. “We see this agreement as the first step of a long-term cooperative relationship between Panda and Commtouch.”
Entensys Corporation and Panda Security announce Technology partnership
19 October, 2007
Entensys Corporation has announced a technology partnership with Panda Security to provide antivirus scanning functionality for its UserGate proxy server and future products.
UserGate provides a complete gateway traffic control that now includes Panda Antivirus protection.
The Panda antivirus engine is integrated into UserGate Proxy so that Panda Security works as a filter intercepting all data transferred through various Internet protocols. From all traffic it selects only those objects which are subject to control and analyzes them for viruses and spyware.
“The combination of Panda Antivirus engine with UserGate Internet Security server provides users with an extremely high-performance software solution for protecting and managing their Internet access," said Alexander Levchenko, President of Entensys Corporation. “Entensys offers customers a comprehensive, high-performance all-in-one solution to secure small and medium-size networks, including a built-in firewall, web filtering, user access control, antivirus and antispyware functionality."
“This agreement allows Panda Security to offer its technology to a greater number of customers, providing them with highly effective protection now available in collaboration with Entensys” said José Antonio López, Director of Corporate Solutions at Panda Security.
Entensys Corporation has announced a technology partnership with Panda Security to provide antivirus scanning functionality for its UserGate proxy server and future products.
UserGate provides a complete gateway traffic control that now includes Panda Antivirus protection.
The Panda antivirus engine is integrated into UserGate Proxy so that Panda Security works as a filter intercepting all data transferred through various Internet protocols. From all traffic it selects only those objects which are subject to control and analyzes them for viruses and spyware.
“The combination of Panda Antivirus engine with UserGate Internet Security server provides users with an extremely high-performance software solution for protecting and managing their Internet access," said Alexander Levchenko, President of Entensys Corporation. “Entensys offers customers a comprehensive, high-performance all-in-one solution to secure small and medium-size networks, including a built-in firewall, web filtering, user access control, antivirus and antispyware functionality."
“This agreement allows Panda Security to offer its technology to a greater number of customers, providing them with highly effective protection now available in collaboration with Entensys” said José Antonio López, Director of Corporate Solutions at Panda Security.
Panda Security for Internet Transactions: a service to secure online transactions
16 October, 2007
Panda Security has launched Panda Security for Internet Transactions, an antifraud service for online transactions to protect clients of e-banking, pay-platforms and e-commerce against active malware.
Banks and businesses will be able to scan PCs to ensure that users launching transactions on their websites are not affected by any malicious code. This eliminates the risk of passwords being stolen or other fraudulent operations.
“Fraud and online theft are realities that are currently responsible for considerable financial losses for users as well as banks and other companies that operate transactions over the Internet with clients. In 2007, online fraud has grown 39.71 percent with respect to 2006, highlighting the alarming expansion of this threat”, warns Jose Antonio Lopez, Director of Corporate Solutions at Panda Security.
Panda Security for Internet Transactions protects against these dangers. This service will enable banks and companies to reduce losses through online fraud and react rapidly to malware that specifically targets them, as this product also includes specialized protection against targeted attacks. It also offers benefits for users of online banking and e-commerce services, as they will be able to perform online transactions with peace of mind.
“By ensuring that users, the weakest link in the security chain, are protected, consumer confidence in online transactions will grow rapidly”, affirms Lopez.
Panda Security for Internet Transactions can be fully configured by banks or companies. Options include making the application visible to users, customizing the design, specifying the situations in which clients will be prevented from accessing the website, etc.
“For example, if the system detects that a user is infected with a Trojan that does not pose a threat to the transaction, the user can be allowed to access the website, and administrators can decide whether or not to advise the users that the computer is infected”, explains Lopez.
Banks and business that contract this service can also decide how to perform the scan on clients’ PCs. They can force them to run a scan before entering their details, or include it as a voluntary option. The scan can also be run after the user identification process, on an intermediate web page, or on all the pages that the company chooses. All these parameters are managed and configured through a web console.
Clients of Panda Security for Internet Transactions will also have a direct line to PandaLabs, the malware scanning and detection laboratory at Panda, so product updates will be immediate should a new malicious code appear that targets the specific company.
Scanning takes place in real-time and is imperceptible to users, who can continue to use the Internet without any problems. All that is required is the installation of a small ActiveX control the first time the PC is scanned. The product is compatible with both the Internet Explorer and Firefox browsers.
Panda Security for Internet Transactions detects more than two million malicious codes, and benefits from the new security focus from Panda, called “collective intelligence”. This system is based on the collection of information concerning malware from the Internet community and the automated processing of this data in new data centers. This is correlated and leveraged to offer greater detection and improved security for clients.
Panda Security has launched Panda Security for Internet Transactions, an antifraud service for online transactions to protect clients of e-banking, pay-platforms and e-commerce against active malware.
Banks and businesses will be able to scan PCs to ensure that users launching transactions on their websites are not affected by any malicious code. This eliminates the risk of passwords being stolen or other fraudulent operations.
“Fraud and online theft are realities that are currently responsible for considerable financial losses for users as well as banks and other companies that operate transactions over the Internet with clients. In 2007, online fraud has grown 39.71 percent with respect to 2006, highlighting the alarming expansion of this threat”, warns Jose Antonio Lopez, Director of Corporate Solutions at Panda Security.
Panda Security for Internet Transactions protects against these dangers. This service will enable banks and companies to reduce losses through online fraud and react rapidly to malware that specifically targets them, as this product also includes specialized protection against targeted attacks. It also offers benefits for users of online banking and e-commerce services, as they will be able to perform online transactions with peace of mind.
“By ensuring that users, the weakest link in the security chain, are protected, consumer confidence in online transactions will grow rapidly”, affirms Lopez.
Panda Security for Internet Transactions can be fully configured by banks or companies. Options include making the application visible to users, customizing the design, specifying the situations in which clients will be prevented from accessing the website, etc.
“For example, if the system detects that a user is infected with a Trojan that does not pose a threat to the transaction, the user can be allowed to access the website, and administrators can decide whether or not to advise the users that the computer is infected”, explains Lopez.
Banks and business that contract this service can also decide how to perform the scan on clients’ PCs. They can force them to run a scan before entering their details, or include it as a voluntary option. The scan can also be run after the user identification process, on an intermediate web page, or on all the pages that the company chooses. All these parameters are managed and configured through a web console.
Clients of Panda Security for Internet Transactions will also have a direct line to PandaLabs, the malware scanning and detection laboratory at Panda, so product updates will be immediate should a new malicious code appear that targets the specific company.
Scanning takes place in real-time and is imperceptible to users, who can continue to use the Internet without any problems. All that is required is the installation of a small ActiveX control the first time the PC is scanned. The product is compatible with both the Internet Explorer and Firefox browsers.
Panda Security for Internet Transactions detects more than two million malicious codes, and benefits from the new security focus from Panda, called “collective intelligence”. This system is based on the collection of information concerning malware from the Internet community and the automated processing of this data in new data centers. This is correlated and leveraged to offer greater detection and improved security for clients.
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