Panda Cloud Antivirus

why aren’t you include all the features

okay

I think that two features should be implemented asap:
1. scan removable drives. Pendrives are the main points of infections (not attachments which are multiple scanned on server side!). Viruses from pendrives should be cleaned immediately because the drives are often plugged to different machines, so infections spread very easily. I want take care not only for my own safety but also for the safety of others.
2. scan downloads (http, ftp, etc.) and p2p downloads after finishing job. It should be done “one click” without setting path and command, just like easyMule cooperates with Rising Antivirus or some download managers with leading antiviral solutions.

I do not want firewall or other such features because I afraid the syndrome of Nero. The software was nice and sleek – now it is barely usable.

I would say in this order: 2, 1, 3
(Safety first, laziness/easiness second, tweaking last)

Perhaps Advanced Configuration something in the style of…
“Nero Burning Software” with their “Normal/Advanced Modus”
Cause I’ve heard somewhere that you guys like to keep the design simple (which I have to admit is a nice smooth skin)

Web/Email/Firewall are stuff for other programming-teams imo or upgrade plug-ins of some kind for panda.

But speaking of Email and Website… I do hope Panda scans the downloads and attachments already atm?????

I think the most important thing right now that is needed the most is the behavioural analysis, when something out of normal is going on it will detect it. The rest could be added later, as for automatic upgrade that would be nice, firewall, web filter, email filter that should stay in the suites.

One thing I think it’s yet to improve is the message shown when a infected file is replaced by another sized of 97 bytes (used by Panda to relate it with the real file in the Quarantine, I guess). Why don’t make this application really executable, with a code that once executed forces the Cloud Antivirus show a generic popup telling the file is blocked?
As I don’t know if I explained myself well, I made a reconstruction with Paint: http://img52.imageshack.us/img52/7529/blockedfile.png

@Pedro Bustamante

Yes, but I expect something more – the sequence should be like this:
1. lock the flashdrive when it is connected to the port (no autorun should be allowed)
2. scan it
3. if it is infected it should be disinfected
4. unlock the execution of scripts and programs

There are some antiviral solutions which can do it very well, like Ms Security Essentials. There are some which are truly hopeless, and what they do is some kind of security theater http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Security_theater I was disappointed by Kaspersky 2009, which does not allow for infecting my computer, but viruses on pendrives could spread if one of two pendrives connected at the same time to my machine was infected. So I could infect someones computer (via pendrive) and I did not know about it because the antivirus did not signalize it in any way. Imagine what the person whom I infected could feel if I informed him that my computer was defended by one of the leading security suites but I unintentionally spread viruses. Get it?

I do not deny that scanning mails is important but the attachment which I send to somebody is scanned by my computer (it means by Panda Cloud Antivirus), Google server (I use Gmail), recipient’s server, recipient’s computer. I do not think I have received any infected attachment for 4-5 years. Scanning mail is like HIPS in firewall software – it is “en vogue” but the software producers often forget about plain packet filtering and rules. On the other hand there are some dangers which deserve to be noticed by the producers of antivirus software because the provide security in broader sense.

PS There is a small change I suggest – the main window of PCAV flips when I click the right lower corner. It should be flipped back if I click it one more time (right lower one!). Now I have to move the cursor of my mouse to the left lower one.

@Pedro Bustamante
I installed Panda USB vaccine an hour ago and I have to say that it is EXACTLY the solution I was thinking about (however, there are some problems with exFAT support). Integrating Panda USB Vaccine into PCAV would be really great! Thanks!

aha~my GF‘s nickname is panda,so i choose this free AV for my win7 protection ,i just want that panda can add excluding ,and add “question” ，because once panda delect my file whitout asking and i cannot recovery it at all,i was so upset.

and i do not know why when i intall PCAV, it asked i must unstill other anti-vrus software,even MSE,does PANDA alway think it’s the best choice?maybe ,maybe not.so i install PCAV frist then MSE.

i want that panda provide more configrition and the HIPS,but i want panda and the OTHERS CHOICE in it！

integrating usb vaccine is nice addition to Cloud AV, but with choice of automatic or manual vaccination method in Cloud AV settings.

and Some behavior analyzing in Cloud AV.

@William Digiglio
Second that! Auto update to new version also of course.

Firewall would nice for to avoid need to use many different applications to protect PC. Also Email and Web filtering would be also good features.

Let’s just have a stable version first with no bugs.

Then keep it light; IMHO firewall, email filtering etc not needed.

Web filtering and Behavioral analysis are major things you need to add and maybe something to watch your internet when you go on major games! That’s how I get most of my viruses downloads and games something there for that would be the best feature.

Personally i’d prefer the level of config like it is now. Just add behavior analysis and auto-updater and i’ll be a happy camper.
Simplicity is the key for those who just want the program to do the job with least interactivity with it. But not having an auto-updater is a big problem for less knowledgable users. That’s why i prefer to install MSE on PC’s of such users. It’s fully automated, doesn’t require any registration and just does the job. Including auto updating of defs and program itself.

@RejZoR
I agree that is all that is needed.

I agree with RejZoR 21-11-2009.
An automatic updater is essential for ease of use and for users with inadequate computer knowledge.

1.)autoupdate to new version.
2.)USB Vaccine
3.)If possible provide offline update pattern file like the Retail version of Panda Antivirus does. Because we need offline update in case internet down or the p.c infected virus and cannot go online.
Thanks!!

Hi, I am currently using cloud antivirus and so far impressed with it. In my view, automatic upgrades to newer versions will make this a set it and forget it product just like MSE. One thing I would like panda to improve upon is to increase the self defence of the product. It is easy to turn off panda using task manager or similar process managers. As this av becomes popular it will become the target for viruses and if the computer is attacked by a zero day malware.Personally I don’t like av being turned off using external applications. In vista the main av service is protected by UAC and so it is safe. I am not a computer expert so correct me if I am wrong. I thank Panda for providing such an excellent product!!

alright i just saw the results and what are people thinking? if they are going to work on anything it should be behavioral detections much more important, if its a free product update it yourself, as for email filtering as long as your not stupid it should be easy to avoid malware, firewall just get a different free one (comodo), web filtering get a different program AVG, in most peoples opinion who know what they are doing will care much more about behavioral and also seeing that as the most important paRt of an AV than anything else

I’m new here, and I’m interested in can I install and how I can update Cloud AV on Computer which haven’t internet connection?

Robert :alright i just saw the results and what are people thinking? if they are going to work on anything it should be behavioral detections much more important, if its a free product update it yourself, as for email filtering as long as your not stupid it should be easy to avoid malware, firewall just get a different free one (comodo), web filtering get a different program AVG, in most peoples opinion who know what they are doing will care much more about behavioral and also seeing that as the most important paRt of an AV than anything else

i agree but would like to see email scannning added because of all the spam malware that gets passed .

Nyc…. i just like the fact that it can be used with other antivirus like avast!

A easy way to send (report) suspicious files from within the program to Panda?

I want this antivirus

here you go you can get it here.. http://www.cloudantivirus.com/en/

In Panda I didn’t find updation of Security. It should be visualize to each & everyone whoever browse this site.. I hope it would be added as early as possible for further security 4 my P.C.

Greetings to the team that did such a fantasic job on Panda Cloud Antivirus.
I run Panda on my home desktop with Windows, and it’s a great product. However on the road, I run a Asus Eee PC 8G (7″ screen) netbook computer running Linux. I’m wondering if there will ever be a version of Panda Cloud Antivirus that will be able to run on lite Linux systems ? I would just love it for my Eee PC

Thanks and best regards, R. Williamson
catoni52@sympatico.ca

@plantaids if you are talking about signature updates there is not any it is all in the cloud. If you mean program updating i believe that will be out in panda 1.1

The most important feature i would like to see is web filtering. 90% of viruses come from the web so that would seal the deal. Panda does not need to update definitions only update the program

I find it to much of a hassle to submit suspicious files to Panda, email is to much for the average user.
Of all antivirus programs I have seen I must say that Comodo did solve this in a very easy way, please have a look Pedro and see if something like this could be implemented in your product.
Panda will benefit from a easy delivering system of suspicious files.

behavioural analysis and the USB drive scanner.

i was using farst time i hoop this is best

@Pedro Bustamante
Keep it small, fast and clean. Do not add anything ‘because our competitors have it’.
- Windows has a firewall of its own. No need for another. Thunderbird has a filter of its own. No need for another.
- Web filtering ? -Please NO ! I have tried some and have more troubles than advantage.
- Advanced configuration. The most advanced configuration system I have so far met, is in use in Linux: plain text files, which can be edited with any editor you have. Any GUI only hides the parameters. Besides, when you have managed to make the configuration, you can copy the settings file to another PC or to backup. In windows this is just about impossible.

The three reasons to move to Panda Cloud from another well known brand was were speed, speed and speed. This another brand eats 500 MB RAM, 500 MHz and 35 W.

Another thing.
It would be nice to have a Live CD version of the program. In some cases I have unplugged a HDD and connected it to my laptop via USB-IDE cable to run the check to passive HDD. It would be easier, If I could run this kind of sleeping system check without taking apart the PC.
Of course there is no way to make W7 run from live CD, so it should be Linux or (MS)DOS.

Few improvements required to maintain running CloudAv on Admin Vista SP2 computer. CloudAv seems to crashs occasionaly. Also, my friend mentioned a negative aspect of Cloud technology: “What if the Cloud get hacked? Doesn’t that mean we users are comprimised to it too? Then again, Panda will probably say that our Cloud will not get hacked, but what if it does?” Any staff member can answer this? He’s starting to get on my nerves :p… oh and for the poll… Firewall + Webfilter all the way !

Regards,

good antivirus

I wonder about one thing. If the Panda servers go all down, does that mean my computer is no more protected? That’s the bad side of cloud computing isn’t it?

I think the next milestone should be supporting additional platforms. First Mac, then Linux and BSD.

Hi.
I love Panda.
There’s one thing I want in 1.1 – please let the antivirus install in PCs not having an internet connection.

Regards