Panda Antivirus Titanium, free on Tucows website

The full version of Panda Antivirus Titanium, complete with services, is available free on the Canadian portal

MADRID, December 17 2001

Panda Software, the leading antivirus developer and Tucows, one of the most important Shareware and Freeware portals have signed a deal that will offer Panda Antivirus Titanium, free of charge, to all users. The offer includes one months free subscription to Panda Softwares award-winning services, including daily updates, technical support and 24h SOS virus.

The Canadian company Tucows Inc, pioneer in the concept of free software downloads, currently offers more than 30,000 software programs on its website and through its network of partners.

Pedro Bustamante, Marketing and Communication director at Panda Software believes that, This agreement with Tucows is another step towards Panda Softwares goal of offering all users the most advanced and effective antivirus protection. It comes at a time when the threat to IT security is greater than ever and were convinced that users will take the opportunity to benefit from this initiative."

Panda Antivirus Titanium is an 'install and forget antivirus designed with simplicity in mind. This powerful security tool is ideal for users without in-depth computer knowledge or for those who simply dont have the time to carry out detailed maintenance tasks. Once the program is installed, the settings necessary for guaranteeing maximum protection are enabled by default. Even the antivirus updates take place silently and automatically when the user connects to the Internet.

Titaniums resident scan detects and disinfects viruses in both inbound and outbound mail. It can scan and disinfect blocked files and therefore saves the inconvenience of having to use boot disks. It also scans all processes in memory, both in DOS and Win 32. The program features a powerful heuristic scan capable of rooting out the latest and most dangerous Script viruses and includes the innovative SmartClean technology, which repairs system damage caused by latest generation viruses.

About Panda Software
Panda Software (http://www.pandasoftware.com) is a leading international developer of computer security software, specializing in antivirus solutions for large networks. Their 100% in-house, cutting-edge technology has received awards and quality certifications from the most widely respected IT security institutions. Their commitment to client service and the concept of the protection of computer systems as a 24h-365d Insurance Policy rather than merely a software product have revolutionized the computer security industry. The quality of Panda Softwares products has been endorsed by the major industry watchdogs including: Virus Bulletin, ICSA Labs and Checkmark.

For more information:
Yolanda Ruiz
yruiz@pandasoftware.es
Tel: +34 91 301 30 15