Panda Security Review

How Panda Security meets the 5 criteria?

1. Threat Protection

Malware Protection
The system detects and removes malicious software on your device like viruses, adware or spyware.

Spyware Protection
Spyware can secretly monitor your actions on your device, capture passwords, banking credentials and credit card details. Panda Security is capable of recognizing such programs, block and remove them.

Web Protection
The system is scanning along as you’re surfing the Internet, detecting which websites are safe to visit & blocking the possibly dangerous websites and downloads.

 

Phishing Websites Protection
Panda Security is capable of recognizing and blocking fake & “spoof” websites, specifically created to steal your personal data, for example by sending you a fake email or message with a link with the aim of “phishing” your sensitive data.

Adware Protection
Adware is less critical, but it is still nothing else than malicious software that uses your computer resources to automatically display or download advertising materials such as banners or pop-ups. This both slows down your device and often hinders your surfing experience. Panda Security is capable of blocking and removing such programs as well.

Traditional security solutions, while effective in protecting against malware, are not capable of dealing with attacks where non-malicious tools and other advanced techniques such as APTs, zero-day threats, targeted attacks or ransomware are used.

Panda’s unique features and approach:

Big data & machine learning
Panda’s approach is based on the behavioral intelligence. It means the software is designed to actually learn and develop over time, in order to instantly detect and block the malware similar to the previously met and scanned ones.

Next-generation antivirus
Identifies known & unknown malware, APTs, Fileless attacks, and other malicious behavior

Continuous monitoring
Protection from all types of threats – constantly monitoring the system, logging and categorizing all of the running processes.

Prevention
Prevention, Detection & Remediation

Detailed information
Detailed Forensic Information, security audit & real-time alerts

Granular visibility
Comprehensive endpoint activity visibility

Cloud Technology
The entire Panda AV system works from the cloud. All Panda users are connected to the cloud, reporting their activity. If one Panda user gets infected by a brand new malware, it will be reported to the cloud instantly, which means, every Panda user will be now protected from that threat.

The Pros of the cloud-based system:

• Instant protection against brand new threats
• No updates required: all the work is done from the cloud so the product doesn’t need heavy updates to protect against the latest threats.
• Extremely lightweight, all the work is done from the cloud, which keeps your computer working smoothly. No impact at all on the system’s performance.

2. Resource Consumption

When it comes to the resource consumption, Panda Security has a huge winning advantage over its competitors. As we’ve mentioned before, the entire Panda AV system works from the cloud. Yes, there’s still a software you need to download and install on your device, but it’s very lightweight and discreet since all the scanning and detecting processes are running on the external cloud server. Which means they are not overloading your CPU/memory and not slowing down your device. That feature seems to be a game-changer!

On top of that, there is a Cleanup tool as a part of the package. Panda Cloud Cleaner will identify the system errors and programs impacting the performance of your device; optimize, clean and delete the junk.

3. 24/7 Real-time Scanning

Panda Security antivirus software is constantly running in the background and monitoring your system, as long as the device is on, detecting & blocking the malware before it gets on your hard-drive.

4. Extra Protection Features

• VPN Internet Security. Using a Virtual Private Network (VPN) can provide a wide range of benefits. Surf the web safely and privately. Access to foreign content from anywhere in the world. Encrypt your connection to the Internet to block hackers from intercepting your data. (Panda VPN has both free and premium version:

1. Free VPN: all Panda plans include a Free VPN (150Mb/day from automatic location). 
2. Premium VPN: unlimited bandwidth, 20+ virtual locations included in Panda Dome Premium (and Panda VPN standalone)

• Parental controls, app lock and call blocker. Monitor your children’s Internet use. Block access to inappropriate and harmful content. PIN-protect access to specific apps. Know what your apps can do and what information they can access. Add phone numbers to your blacklist and stop unwanted calls.
• Data protection and password manager. Secure and manage all your passwords with a single click. Access your most important login credentials regardless of time or place.
• Real-time device location, optimization, and remote control. Access your most important information regardless of time or place. Lock & Wipe your device remotely in case of loss or theft. Anti-theft alarm and get a photo of the thief after three failed attempts to unlock your lost or stolen device. Keep track of your loved ones’ location at any time.
• Virtual Vault to protect your money and confidential data.
• Firewall to protect you from entering the malicious and scam websites.
• Browser Manager. Easily allows users to clear history, cache and tracking cookies from their web browsers. Protect your Wi-Fi from hackers and piggybacking neighbors. Keep your memories, photos, and confidential data safe.

5. Platforms/Devices Accessibility

Panda Security provides you with tailor-made security solutions
for all your family’s devices, covering all the possible platforms and operational systems:

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