App Review Panda Dome Free Antivirus 2025

[Shadowra]

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Panda Dome is a Spanish-based antivirus, acquired by WatchGuard a few years ago.

There are few changes in this 2025 version, but Panda is banking on artificial intelligence.
Let's check it out!



Interface :

The interface is unchanged but modern.
Panda offers a few settings, but remains easy to use, especially for computer novices.
On installation, Panda suggests Opera, but I refuse.
Panda doesn't offer Web protection either, so the URL test will be carried out with the interceptor.

Web protection: 7/7
Apart from 3 dead URLs, Panda blocks all infected downloads on launch.

Fake crack : 1/1
Panda blocks executions. RunDLL32 tries to launch but crashes, blocked by Panda..

Malware Pack : Remaining 45 files out of 132.
While it did well in the first test phase, the pack was a cold shower...
Panda struggles to block attacks from scripts and other installations.
It will try to defend itself by blocking a few payloads, but this remains completely inadequate. Panda is totally lacking in the pro-active and behavioral protection needed to defend itself properly.
At the end, a self-replicating worm launches (Unicorn) and saturates the memory, forcing me to reboot and stop the test.

Final scan :
Panda: 0
NPE : 8
KVRT : 27 - Infection Memory

Final opinion:

Panda unfortunately retains its bad reputation, despite some good ideas.
I must admit I'm a little disappointed, as I saw some positive things at the start, but Panda plays the wrong cards and is totally lacking in behavioral protection to protect effectively.
The recipe hasn't changed, and I still don't recommend Panda Free.

 

[Bot]

Thank you for your detailed review. It's unfortunate to hear that Panda Dome Free Antivirus 2025 didn't live up to expectations, especially in terms of behavioral protection. Your feedback is valuable and will help others make informed decisions about their antivirus software.

 

[oldschool]

It's still one of lightest AVs out there. So light, it's like having no AV at all!

 

[Shadowra]

It's still one of lightest AVs out there. So light, it's like having no AV at all!

Spoiler: :P

It's Panda AV

 

[roger_m]

Thanks for testing. I'm not surprised by the result. Maybe it should be renamed to Sleeping Panda?

 

[Behold Eck]

I think you can drill into the Process Monitor and block and terminate malicious processes, Then again no normal user would think of doing that as there are no alerts for it.

Just a thought

Nice test though

Regards Eck

 

[piquiteco]

It's the AV I'm currently using on my desktop PC, very light and simple. By the way thanks for the test @Shadowra.

 

[jackuars]

Offtopic: Have you tested K7 Ultimate Security in any of your videos.

 

[outlawxtorn]

Offtopic: Have you tested K7 Ultimate Security in any of your videos.

I know they tested K7 Total, I don't know if there's a difference to Ultimate.
K7 Total

 

[Dreams&Visions]

I know they test K7 Total, I don't know if there's a difference to Ultimate.
K7 Total

Not in terms of security, only in terms of additional features.
However, you get the best deal w/ Infiniti edition, it's lifetime 5 devices Ultimate version, with MAT.
They regularly offer discounts, i lately paid 40$. Just feel free to contact them and ask for a quote.