Panda Antivirus Titanium available free from StarMedia

The full version of Panda Antivirus Titanium, complete with services, is available to all StarMedia and LatinRed users

MADRID, January 17th 2002

Panda Software, the leading antivirus developer and StarMedia Network (Nasdaq: STRME) http://www.starmedia.com, the leading Internet media and solutions company for Spanish and Portuguese speaking audiences worldwide, have signed a deal that will offer Panda Antivirus Titanium, free of charge, to all StarMedia Network users. The offer includes one months free subscription to Panda Softwares award-winning services, including daily updates, technical support and 24h SOS virus. Panda Antivirus Titanium is available at StarMedias software channel http://software.starmedia.com.

Jose Manuel Tost, Operations Director at StarMedia Network Inc. believes that, "Offering users a complete product with the status and quality of Panda Antivirus Titanium with the same services as the registered version for one month represents a real step forward in the concept of evaluation software. This demonstrates StarMedias commitment to providing users with a complete and safe Internet experience.

Pedro Bustamante, Marketing and Communication director at Panda Software is convinced that, This agreement with StarMedia 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 economic losses caused by malicious code are increasing daily."

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, Check Point and Checkmark.
About StarMedia Network, Inc.
StarMedia Network is an Internet media and solutions company for Spanish and Portuguese speaking audiences worldwide. The Company provides a unique mix of technology and the largest audience to allow businesses and consumers to take full advantage of the Internet on multiple platforms. StarMedia has operations in Argentina, Brazil, Chile Colombia, Mexico, Puerto Rico, Spain, Uruguay, Venezuela and the United States.

About StarMedias Software Channel

StarMedias software channel http://software.starmedia.com offers a wide variety of free software for StarMedia users. Products are categorized and descriptions of the programs with user/download instructions are available in Spanish. The more than 50,000 downloads daily make StarMedias Software Channel one of the most popular sites among the Hispanic Internet community.

For more information:

Panda Software:
Yolanda Ruíz
yruiz@pandasoftware.es
Tel: +34 91 301 30 15

StarMedia Network, Inc.:
Mariana Cavin
(212) 905-8267
mariana.cavin@starmedia.net