Press Releases
Malware Diaries Blog from ParetoLogic Exposes Internet Threats
April 4, 2008
Officially launched today, ParetoLogic's new blog, Malware Diaries, offers computer users an inside look at the current and emerging computer viruses and spyware detailing where the threats are lurking and how they are accessing computers. Authored by Jerome Segura and Jean Taggart, two computer security analysts on ParetoLogic's Spyware Analysis Team (S.W.A.T.), Malware Diaries promises to inform...
The leader in online safety is pleased to release ParetoLogic Anti-Virus PLUS
March 31, 2008
Already known for its superior anti-spyware technology, ParetoLogic is now bringing its innovative approaches to virus protection.
The leader in online safety is pleased to release ParetoLogic Anti-Virus PLUS. Utilizing progressive technology, this product scans deeply for and quickly removes all forms of viruses. Going a step beyond the norm, ParetoLogic Anti-Virus PLUS also eradicates spyware, adware and even rootkits, which try to cover up dangerous...
ParetoLogic's Spam Controls has the solution for record setting mortgage spam
February 14, 2008
In the wake of the recent announcements of interest rate cuts by the US Federal Reserve, many people are being inundated with mortgage-related spam from companies trying to take advantage of the latest economic swing. Spam concerned with mortgage refinancing jumped to 10% of all spam in the past week. ParetoLogic's spam controls software can provide...
ParetoLogic Launches Data Recovery and Data Recovery Pro to Recover Lost or Deleted Files
December 20, 2007
Deleted files and deceased documents are rising from the dead thanks to the launch of ParetoLogic's new Data Recovery software.
The leaders in online safety have built a product to alleviate the anxiety that can occur when important files have gone missing. The powerful software can retrieve almost anything that was thought to be long gone in the dark recesses of a computer hard drive...
ParetoLogic, creators of PGsurfer and SafeSurfer, raises awareness of Internet dangers for young people
December 11, 2007
ParetoLogic, the makers of popular software such as PGsurfer and the kids website, SafeSurfer is concerned about the risks our young face while online. In a white paper, The State of the Internet for Young People, released today, the importance of the Internet to today's young people as well as an overview of its risks are discussed.
ParetoLogic, a young company formed in 2004 by four brothers, is striving to bring issues about Internet safety, especially regarding young people, to the forefront. "At ParetoLogic, we feel very strongly about the power of the Internet, however we are also well aware it is a risky playground for young people," said Elton Pereira...
ParetoLogic's PGsurfer is pleased to announce the birth of Safesurfer.org - A Website to Help Keep Kids Safe Online
December 4, 2007
Hot on the heels of their launch of PGsurfer, a free parental controls software application, ParetoLogic unveils a new website for kids that focuses on responsible and safe online behaviour. Safesurfer.org is a unique, free website that is tailored specifically to youth from the ages of 8-14 that offers them a forum, games, video and computer game reviews, entertainment updates and news about the newest websites and applications, all with an underlying theme of responsible and safe Internet use. A safe place for kids to access the information they crave, this website is continually updated with user-generated information...
ParetoLogic Launches PGsurfer, A Free Software Application To Keep Kids Safe Online
November 7, 2007
In response to the alarming increase in Internet related risks to kids, ParetoLogic has launched PGsurfer, a parental controls software product, to the marketplace free of charge. Utilizing the strengths of ParetoLogic's other Internet security products, ParetoLogic PGsurfer features full customization options allowing for unique settings for each child and offers...
MP3 Attachment Spam Bombards Computer Users
October 20, 2007
Accounting for approximately 7-10% of all spam globally over the past 18 hours, spam messages with MP3 attachments are the latest threat to hit email and computer users. According to the Commtouch Detection Centre, this latest flood of spam began...
ParetoLogic Releases Privacy Controls 2.0 — an advanced Windows application and Internet browser cleaner, that raises the bar in Internet security, while lowering the risk of unwanted files on your PC
October 3, 2007
Paretologic has gone public with Privacy Controls 2.0 – the latest release from the internet security specialists that have developed products such as ParetoLogic Anti-Spyware, RegCure Registry Cleaner and XoftSpySE...
ParetoLogic CEO parts with hair to kick off Cops for Cancer fundraising campaign
June 13, 2007
ParetoLogic CEO Elton Pereira is getting used to his new summer-do after having his head shaved last Friday to kick off The Canadian Cancer Society's "Cops for Cancer" fundraising campaign.
The campaign features members of law enforcement agencies and emergency services who will cycle over 3000 km in four different regions of British Colombia in support of children with cancer.
Backed by $500 in pledges from his staff, Pereira lost his locks to support local rider John Paul Robinson, who will be riding in the Tour de Rock, the Vancouver Island chapter of the...
Vancouver Island technology community honours ParetoLogic's XOFTspy Portable Anti-Spyware
June 12, 2007
While celebrating its new ranking as Greater Victoria's top revenue generating sector, the Vancouver Island technology community recognized ParetoLogic for one of its latest innovative products.
XOFTspy Portable Anti-Spyware, the world's first portable anti-spyware application, earned ParetoLogic the award for Innovative Excellence: Software or Electronic Service Delivery at the Vancouver Island Advanced Technology Centre's annual VIATeC Technology Awards May 23. ParetoLogic has established its reputation as a leader in the industry with such popular products as RegCure Registry Cleaner and ParetoLogic Anti-Spyware...
ParetoLogic Launches Spam Controls to Protect Email Users from Spam and Phishing Attacks
May 8, 2007
After building a solid reputation for creating premium consumer software to combat spyware and malware, ParetoLogic has now turned its attention to dealing with the newest strains of email spam and phishing attacks. ParetoLogic Spam Controls, now available on the company's website, uses modern technology and methods to detect and quarantine spam. The new software, for use on Outlook or Outlook Express, boasts one of the highest detection rates...
ParetoLogic Honoured with Unprecedented Double Win at the Greater Victoria Chamber of Commerce Business Awards
April 20, 2007
ParetoLogic, makers of the popular anti-spyware products XoftSpySE and ParetoLogic Anti-Spyware, were honoured to be recognized in two categories at the 2007 Greater Victoria Chamber of Commerce Business Awards Gala. In an unprecedented circumstance in the Chamber's Annual Business Awards history, ParetoLogic was nominated in two categories, Innovation of the Year and Entrepreneur of the Year, both of which they won. Accepting the Innovation Award for their XOFTspy Portable product, Don Wharton, ParetoLogic COO/Co-founder and Adrian Pereira, CTO/Co-founder, voiced their appreciation for the recognition and for the commitment of the ParetoLogic staff. "We have a truly exceptional team at ParetoLogic," states Wharton, "Everyone from Research and Development all the way through Marketing and Customer Support is dedicated to innovation and is completely focused...
ParetoLogic Starts 2007 in Winning Style with KPMG Sponsored VIATeC Top 25 Award and SIIA CODiE Award Finalist Status for the Mobile Solution Award
February 20, 2007
Garnering success and recognition from the business and High Tech communities in 2006, ParetoLogic continues its winning streak in 2007. Starting off the year in style, ParetoLogic was proud to be named one of the top 25 technology firms by VIATeC, Vancouver Island's Advanced Technology Centre. The annual ranking, based on revenue and sponsored by KPMG, serves as a guide to...
ParetoLogic Privacy Controls Software Heralds a New Level of Complete File Erasure
November 30, 2006
ParetoLogic, developers of popular security software applications such as ParetoLogic Anti-Spyware, XoftSpySE, and RegCure Registry Cleaner, have released their newest security and optimization tool, ParetoLogic Privacy Controls. Designed for Windows 2000 and XP, ParetoLogic Privacy Controls was developed to thoroughly erase unwanted and unnecessary files, this software is ideal for both personal and business use, shredding files to U.S. Military standards. Unique in its ability to address even the most...
As Internet Crimes Hit a Record High in Japan, CoGen Media and ParetoLogic Join Forces to Protect Asian Computer Users from Spyware
September 12, 2006
Increased Internet use and access to DSL connectivity in Asia has inevitably resulted in a dramatic surge in the incidence of Internet crime. Recent reports by the National Police Agency that Internet related crimes have hit an all time high in the first half of 2006 indicate a strong need for...
ParetoLogic Launches Premium Product Line with ParetoLogic Anti-Spyware
September 8, 2006
Well-known for software applications that are fast, powerful and effective while utilizing minimal system resources, ParetoLogic has just launched the first in its new line of company branded premium products. ParetoLogic Anti-Spyware, now available for purchase through the company website, is designed for Microsoft Windows 2000 and XP. The company’s new premium product utilizes the best features of ParetoLogic's popular...
New ParetoLogic CEO and President, Elton Pereira, Ushers in New Breed of Computer Software
September 7, 2006
ParetoLogic Co-Founder and former CFO Elton Pereira, recently named one of Vancouver Island's Top 40 Under 40, is well positioned for his new role as CEO and President of ParetoLogic Inc. Having played a crucial role in the inception and phenomenal success of the company to date, Pereira is eager to lead ParetoLogic in the next stage of its evolution. "We are at an exciting point in the software industry" says Pereira, "computer users have developed confidence in their abilities to...
ParetoLogic Debuts First Portable Anti-Spyware Product for U3 Smart Drive Computing Platform: XOFTspy Portable Anti-spyware Can Be Used Directly from U3 Smart Drives and Cleans Spyware from Multiple PCs
August 8, 2006
ParetoLogic, one of the industry's leading innovators in PC security software, announces the immediate availability of the XOFTspyT Portable Anti-spyware product, the first portable anti-spyware product operating directly from U3 smart drives. Built on its popular anti-spyware application XoftSpySE, the portable product is licensed for use on multiple computers and is built to protect roaming users accessing any PC they touch...
ParetoLogic's RegCure Registry Cleaner Puts End to Windows Error Messages
July 7, 2006
Millions of computer users ask themselves every day "why is my computer freezing and why do I keep getting windows error messages?" In the past, the only recourse people had to repair Windows Registry errors was...
ParetoLogic Co-Founder, Elton Pereira, One of Vancouver Island's Top Forty Under Forty
June 19, 2006
While it may be lonely at the top for some, ParetoLogic co-founder and CFO, Elton Pereira, is happy with the company he keeps. Recently named one of Vancouver Island's Top 40 Under 40 by the Times Colonist and Copeland Communications, Elton shares his accomplishment with ParetoLogic co-founders Adrian Pereira and Don Wharton and credits his family and staff with...
Pareto Logic Provides Internet Security to the U.S. and Canada, Its Homeland, through Softchoice
June 15, 2006
Are North Americans ready for the onslaught of spyware and malware that is poised to infect their systems? Mainstream Internet use, still in its infancy, has exploded in North America, its popularity expanding much faster than its users' ability to educate themselves about its inherent risks. Creators and distributors of spyware and malware have wasted no time in exploiting this vulnerability, attacking PC's on a global scale. As the world leaders in Internet use, Americans and Canadians are...
ParetoLogic Honoured to Receive VIATeC's 2006 Emerging Technology Company of the Year and Executive of the Year Awards
May 25, 2006
ParetoLogic emerged as the clear winner of the 2006 Emerging Technology Company of the Year awarded by the Vancouver Island Advanced Technology Centre (VIATeC) on May 18, 2006. Awarded to the Vancouver Island company that exhibits the greatest potential for excellence in innovation and a commitment to the technology community while embracing sound business fundamentals. Expressing his appreciation for the recognition bestowed upon ParetoLogic, CFO and co-founder Elton Pereira encouraged every employee...
ParetoLogic Set to Conquer Spyware in France, Spain, and the U.K. through Avanquest
May 4, 2006
Spyware has no respect for the computer users it victimizes nor does it have any regard for geographical borders. While various anti-spyware applications are available in Europe, most anti-spyware programs are cumbersome and slow, hogging system resources and rendering them incompatible with a variety of Internet connectivity options. Answering the challenge, ParetoLogic announced today that...
ParetoLogic Whitepaper Exposes Risk of Electronic Identity Theft Through Unsecured Medical Records
May 3, 2006
It is discomfiting to think that our personal information, including our medical history, is considered a commodity in the murky underworld of spyware. Unfortunately, the spyware industry is extremely profitable and the currency is information, the more personal the better. One of the latest targets is the Health Services industry, a prime mark because of...
Canadian Internet Security Specialists, ParetoLogic and Netsweeper, Unite to Make Internet Use Safer for Families
April 27, 2006
A mutual concern for Internet security and the safety of families is the impetus for a new partnership between Canadian Internet security companies ParetoLogic and Netsweeper. Netsweeper's expertise in content filtering and ParetoLogic's mastery of anti-spyware and Internet security applications will enable each company to...
Victoria Chamber of Commerce honours ParetoLogic, makers of the popular anti-spyware software, XoftSpySE
April 19, 2006
Honoured to be chosen as a finalist for the Victoria Chamber of Commerce 2006 Business of the Year Award, ParetoLogic's commitment to excellence and internet security has not gone unnoticed. Awarded for demonstrating continual business excellence through positive business growth; exemplifying superior customer service; and embracing an outstanding commitment to quality, the Business of the Year Award represents...
ParetoLogic Joins Forces with TTAsia to Protect Millions of Computer Users
April 6, 2006
Concerned with the growing threat of spyware and malware to computer users, Telecommunication & Technology Asia Ltd. (TTAsia), has partnered with Canada's ParetoLogic Inc. to deliver security solutions to meet the needs of both consumers and corporate IT administrators. Providing unrivalled global coverage and the widest choice of broadband coverage through one of the world's largest access networks, TTAsia is in a unique position to make anti-spyware applications available...
South Africans Access South Vancouver Island Anti-Spyware Solution
March 2, 2006
Internet access in South Africa may not be as widespread as it is in North America; however, that has not prevented the developers and distributors of harmful spyware from attacking South African Internet users. In a country where Internet usage is rapidly rising, the presence and awareness of malicious spyware is becoming...
Income Tax Season Opens the Floodgates to Identity Theft
February 9, 2006
If you cringe at the thought of losing your shirt at tax time, imagine the implications of having your identity stolen as well. The just-released whitepaper prepared by ParetoLogic outlines the risks of using tax preparation software and online filing programs as well as the best ways to mitigate those risks. One third of all North Americans, plan to prepare and/or submit their taxes electronically and are vulnerable to...
New Vice-President at ParetoLogic Heads Up Zheng Laboratory
January 31, 2006
ParetoLogic CEO, Dr. Zig Hancyk has announced the appointment of Yida Mao to the position of Vice-President of Technology and Product Development. Having led the team of developers of ParetoLogic’s cutting edge Zheng Laboratory, Mao with a Masters Degree in Computer Science from McGill and near completion of his...
ParetoLogic Unveils Anti-spyware for Smart Drives at CES
January 8, 2006
ParetoLogic was pleased to offer a sneak peek of their anti-spyware technology for smart drives, XoftSpy Portable Edition, at this year's Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas. XoftSpy Portable Edition operates directly from...
ParetoLogic Unleashes the Power of Zheng Technology
December 22, 2005
The size of the Internet today makes it practically impossible for any online research system to encompass it in its entirety. Gathered information is already out of date by the time...
Netscape Leverages Paretologic Technology to Protect
Internet Surfers
November 1, 2005
Netscape has announced partnerships with technology industry leaders including Paretologic to provide embedded protection against websites known to distribute malicious applications commonly known as “spyware”. This proactive technology is now built directly into...
ParetoLogic joins the Software and Information Industry Association (SIIA)
October 21, 2005
Security software developer ParetoLogic Inc. has joined the Software and Information Industry Association (SIIA), the principal trade association for the software and digital content industry. The SIIA focuses on...
Rick Wiertz joins ParetoLogic as Vice President of Sales and Business Development
September 15, 2005
Rick is a local media personality, business manager, and consultant. He joins ParetoLogic after 5 years at CompuSmart where he served as Vice President of Retail Solutions and General Sales Manager...
Dr. Zig Hancyk becomes President and CEO of ParetoLogic Inc.
September 12, 2005
Zig Hancyk is a seasoned IT executive and management consultant who has worked with a wide variety of public and private sector clients...
ParetoLogic Releases Educational Blog - www.SpywareDaily.com
July 13, 2005
As part of its educational strategy and ongoing efforts to address current and emerging security threats to computer users, ParetoLogic Inc. unveiled...
ParetoLogic Designs 7 Layers of Defense to Combat Spyware
May 31, 2005
As part of its ongoing efforts to address current and emerging security threats to computer users, ParetoLogic Inc. announced...
ParetoLogic Selects Mercurial Communications to develop XoftSpy
February 21, 2005
ParetoLogic Inc. has secured the high-tech firm Mercurial Communications Inc. to provide new innovations and support for...