Global IT security vendor Panda Security has announced the release of the new Beta of Panda Global Protection 2011, its most complete anti-malware solution for home users. Panda has also announced that the ten most productive beta-testers of this solution will receive a $200 (R 1533) Amazon coupon.

Panda Global Protection 2011 is specifically designed for highly active users with demanding protection needs, it includes a series of new features, such as the option to manage home networks or run the protection in gaming/multimedia mode to avoid interruptions for gamers. “It also offers users greater protection and minimal resource consumption as it uses the latest protection technologies on the market".

The new solution maintains the features that have made it a market-leading security suite. These include a powerful antivirus engine to protect against all types of known and unknown viruses, firewall with WiFi security to block intruders and hackers, Panda USB Vaccine to protect USB devices, confidential information filters to keep personal data safe, backup copying and system recovery, as well as a PC tune-up feature to optimize system performance.

The lineup also features new intelligent updates, web filtering for even safer internet browsing, home network management, gaming/multimedia mode, remote PC access, virtual keyboard and a sandbox virtual browser. The anti-spam filter, protection against spyware, phishing, rootkits and banker Trojans, parental control and 2 GB online backup have also all been improved.

Panda Global Protection 2011 delivers real-time protection against new or unknown threats, and leverages the knowledge from the global community of millions of Panda users and Collective Intelligence technologies.