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Security software that protects files in the cloud

Security software that protects files in the cloud

Vote: (375 votes)

Program license: Free

Developer: Panda Security

Version: 1.9.1

Works under: Windows

Vote:

Program license

(375 votes)

Free

Developer

Version

Panda Security

1.9.1

Works under:

Windows

Pros

  • Protection that is provided is in real-time
  • Malicious pages are filtered out
  • Does not use up a great deal of memory

Cons

  • Extra options and features are limited
  • Incompatible with Mac OS X

Panda Cloud Antivirus & Firewall is an antivirus program developed by Panda Security. The latest version of this software is the 1.9.1 Free Beta version from April 2013. The size of the program is 696 KB. This lightweight antivirus program has gained a great deal of popularity and takes advantage of cloud computing possibilities. One of the most significant new features added on to Panda Cloud Antivirus & Firewall is that it now incorporates a fully functional firewall. This firewall can be accessed via a tab that is found on the program's graphical user interface.

This usable and comprehensive firewall will assign communication privileges automatically. Communication privileges are assigned for both inbound and outbound communications. Panda Cloud Antivirus & Firewall is community-based and warns users when it locates connection processes that are considered risky. Users can then decide whether they want to proceed or not concerning the connection processes in question. Inbound connections are handled with an even higher level of vigilance with Panda Cloud Antivirus & Firewall than outbound connections.

While Panda Cloud Antivirus & Firewall offers the new development of a fully functional firewall, the program has retained most of its features from Panda Antivirus's official version. Features of Panda Cloud Antivirus & Firewall that have long been associated with the software include a malware detection features and an interface that is easily navigable. The interface of Panda Cloud Antivirus & Firewall is known for having prominent command buttons that allow the program to perform on-demand analysis, quarantine and trash, and other security features.

Pros

  • Protection that is provided is in real-time
  • Malicious pages are filtered out
  • Does not use up a great deal of memory

Cons

  • Extra options and features are limited
  • Incompatible with Mac OS X