GLENDALE, Calif., Nov. 14 /PRNewswire/ -- Panda Platinum 2006 Internet Security is GCN Lab Reviewer's Choice, outperforming newly-released versions of leading security suites from McAfee Inc., Symantec Corp. and Trend Micro Inc.

In its GCN Lab, GCN reviewers gave Panda an A+ in performance, reporting that the product provides excellent detection and aggressively kills spyware. "Right from the start, Panda gets tough on malware ... it found our test spyware program and eliminated it before it was even installed, something none of the other programs was able to accomplish," reported GCN.

Performing beyond expectations, GCN noted Panda Platinum 2006 Internet Security "found two additional potential spyware programs on the test system that we did not even know were there, and were not detected by the other programs reviewed."

"Panda even gets down and dirty with browser settings. It tagged 10 cookies as potential spyware and gave us the option to eliminate them ... Panda puts full control in users' hands," wrote GCN.

To test Panda's unique Genetic Heuristic Engine, one of the TruPrevent(TM) Technologies, which block and prevents unknown malware, GCN created a few simplistic unknown viruses. Because of Panda's TruPrevent(TM) intelligent technologies, "they were all caught before they got off the ground."

According to GCN, "the Panda software was extremely aggressive and accurate," offering users proactive, corporate-level protection to effectively safeguard computers against cybercrime and malware.

Panda Platinum 2006 Internet Security offers complete integrated protection for home users, professionals and small businesses, including enhanced protection against spyware and phishing (online fraud), a powerful personal firewall capable of detecting intrusions in WiFi networks, new anti-spam technology to block junk mail, and systems for safeguarding privacy and controlling access to web pages. The signature-based detection engine has been optimized, improving speed and efficiency in detecting malware. All of these features are integrated in an easy-to-use interface, improving performance and user experience. In addition, Panda Platinum 2006 Internet Security offers protection against unknown malware thanks to TruPrevent(TM) Technologies, which can proactively block new threats by analyzing their behavior.

More information about the Panda Platinum 2006 Internet Security can be found at: http://www.pandasoftware.com/products/platinum_is2006_part.htm.

About GCN

Government Computer News is the leading publication in the $90 billion government technology market. The magazine, published 34 times per year, serves more than 100,000 readers in federal government, state, county and municipal governments in the U.S. Now in its 24th year of publication, Government Computer News is well respected for its insightful coverage of breaking news and in-depth analysis of how technology is changing and challenging the public sector. Founded in 1982, it is published by PostNewsweek Tech Media, a division of the Washington Post Company.

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/.

For more information: Carolina Sanabria Public Relations Manager Panda Software, USA pr@pandasecurity.com Phone: (818) 543-6909

CONTACT: Carolina Sanabria, Public Relations Manager of Panda Software,
USA, +1-818-543-6909, pr@pandasecurity.com

Web site: http://www.pandasecurity.com/