In 2007, no one expected ZeuS to have such a brutal impact on the digital world. But two years later, Zbot, another of the names it is known by, became a milestone in the history of cybersecurity. With more than 3.6 million infected computers in 2009, ZeuS compromised more than 74,000 FTP accounts on such important networks as those of NASA, ABC, Oracle, Cis

We’ve been warning for some time now that traditional antivirus solutions are no longer effective against the newer threats. Targeted and zero-day attacks, as well as the dreaded malwareless threats, are a growing concern for businesses. And not only that, we have also emphasized time and again the importance of preventing the losses and reputational d

Even with security technology in place, companies know that it is not possible to prevent all cyberattacks. At any rate, however, the damages caused by attacks can be greatly mitigated with quick and decisive action in response to threats. The answer is to use a cybersecurity solution capable of monitoring, uninterruptedly, all applications in order to block

The technologic efficiency of Panda Security’s solutions has once again earned top marks from the independent testing laboratory AV-Comparatives, in their first comprehensive evaluation of the year. The Spanish cybersecurity firm finds itself at the top of the heap with other world-class security solutions, having been placed in the highest certification tie

Last week, yet another large-scale ransomware attack struck more than 60 countries. This attack, dubbed Petya/GoldenEye, not only encrypted data files on thousands of computers around the world, but also the MBR of their hard disks. After being attacked, victims were fully blocked from accessing their system the next time they rebooted it. It’s impossible to

Panda Security, the Spanish multinational leader in endpoint security solutions, and Stormshield, the French leader in enterprise network protection, have announced the establishment of a European strategic alliance, combining their expertise to more efficiently secure companies’ IT infrastructures and environments and help them with their digital transforma

The benefits of having always-connected employees are palpable. However, it is a considerable challenge for corporate security managers, who have to make sure that constant access to company data from any location does not pose a risk to the company. In fact, 92% say they are concerned about the security challenges posed by a growing mobile workforce, accord

Cybercrime is a very profitable and attractive business. This is a new phase of cyber theft that involves stealing money directly from banks, rather than from their customers, using phishing attacks to infect the computers of bank employees. The million-dollar question is: where are the largest sums of money? They are, without a doubt, in the financial insti

Panda Security will be attending this year’s Gartner Security and Risk Management Summit. The event, organized by IT research and advisory company Gartner, will be held in National Harbor, Maryland, United States, from June 12 -15. Panda Security will be at Booth #643, presenting the new corporate cyber-security paradigm based on Adaptive Defense. The Spanis

Over the past months, our researchers have been hard at work building a new version of Adaptive Defense to bring users the best prevention, detection and response endpoint solution against rapidly evolving modern day cyberattacks. This version includes our latest dynamic anti-exploit technology, a radically faster way to detect attacks at any stage of exploi

The AV-Comparatives independent laboratory has awarded its highest level of certification, Advanced+, to the detection, scanning and protection effort of Panda Security. In a comparative review of more than 20 free and paid security software developers, the high detection capabilities of Panda Security’s solutions stood out. Panda detected 99.98% of the more

For the second month in a row, Panda Security has received a perfect score of 100% in malware detection within the parameters of the Real-World Protection Test from AV-Comparatives. The evolution of cyberattacks, both in number and in complexity, makes it more necessary than ever to anticipate malicious behavior. With data gathered in the first months of thi

There’s a new challenge that lies ahead for businesses that have operations within the European Union. The new General Data Protection Regulation came into effect on 25 May, 2016, and will begin to be enforced 25 May, 2018. With the focus on protecting the fundamental rights and freedoms of natural persons and their right to the protection of personal

Panda Security has obtained a 100% detection rate on February’s Real-World Protection Test from the independent labs of AV- Comparatives. The Real-World Test is recognized in the industry for providing an accurate reflection of the protection offered by cybersecurity solutions readily available on the market Panda Security obtained the highest possible score

The International Selection Committee of the Worldwide Marketing Organization (WMKTO) in Mexico has named advanced cybersecurity vendor Panda Security as winner of its prestigious “21st Century Global Quality Award” 2017. This award is granted annually in recognition of those companies, products or professionals that stand out in the business wor