Software Update: Panda Cloud Antivirus 2.2

Panda Security has released an update to version 2.2 of its antivirus program Panda Cloud Antivirus. This program can detect viruses, recognize malware and of course remove both. The addition ‘cloud’ in the name mainly has to do with recognizing and reporting newly detected viruses and malware on the basis of the so-called Collective Intelligence servers from panda. New in version 2.2 is, among other things, Data Shield, with which personal files can be protected, even if malware manages to penetrate the computer. There is also the option to boot in safe mode in order to scan the computer and the settings can now be protected with a password.

New features included in Panda Cloud Antivirus 2.2 version are:

• Data Shield: This new Protection prevents malware from accessing your personal data. In case a new malware can surpass all protection layers and infiltrate into your PC, Data Shield will avoid any theft or encryption of the important thing: your personal data. We are so sure about the importance of this protection, that we are releasing it enabled by default.
• Parental Control: Keep an eye on the web sites your kids are visiting and protect them from inappropriate content by blocking access to any of 59 different categories. Have a quick view of your children’s activity in a dashboard filtered by date, website or category.
• Rescue Boat. This new feature is extremely useful in case of emergency situations caused by malware infections. Once created you will be able to boot from a USB or from a rescue option in your PC and remove any virus that locks your system thanks to Panda Cloud Cleaner technology.

Additionally, this new version integrates two of the most demanded features by the Community:

• Access Control. Access to Panda Cloud Antivirus settings can be protected by a password from unauthorized people.
• Safe Mode: Users will be able to install Panda Cloud Antivirus 2.2 and scan their PC against malware threats in Safe Mode.