Statement on Kaspersky U.S. Customers Transition to UltraAV

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:

Following the Biden administration’s announcement that it would ban Kaspersky Labs (KL) from selling or updating antivirus software in the United States effective September 29, 2024, the company reached an agreement with Pango Group to automatically transition all U.S. Kaspersky customers to its UltraAV antivirus product. This effort was intended to minimize the risk that KL users would be left unprotected for any period of time following their mandatory exit from the market.

KL began communicating this transition to U.S. customers on September 5. All KL users with valid email addresses received direct communications and all users had access to transition notifications in-app, on MyKaspersky account pages, and via Kaspersky Labs’ webpages.

UltraAV is a mature technology, developed and improved for more than 20 years. It incorporates the latest threat intelligence and leverages advanced techniques including AI and sophisticated heuristics to detect malware. With Ultra AV, users will receive comparable protections to those they had with KL at the same pricing. Beyond traditional antivirus and VPN services, UltraAV will also include Identity theft protections, including transaction monitoring, real-time alerts for signs of fraud, lost wallet protection and $1M identity theft insurance. For a detailed comparison of features, please reference this chart.

Users seeking more information on the transition can visit Ultrasecureav.com/faq or reach out to UltraAV customer support.

About Pango Group

Pango Group offers a suite of cybersecurity solutions across its portfolio of best-in-class brands, including VPNs, identity theft protection, and antivirus software. With more than a million customers worldwide, Pango Group’s mission is to secure consumer identities, ensure privacy, and protect endpoints with innovative, robust, and scalable cybersecurity solutions for consumers and enterprises. To learn more, visit www.pangoholdingcompany.com.

Pango Welcomes Jay Schiavo as General Manager

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BOSTON, Date – Pango, the leading provider of consumer digital security solutions, announces the appointment of Jay Schiavo as General Manager. Schiavo, who will report to Pango Group President and COO, Neil Feather, will be responsible for go-to-market strategy, product innovation, partner solutions, and growth.

“Jay is a highly experienced and knowledgeable product leader who will help us take Pango to the next level” said Feather. “He will further enable Pango to deliver best-in-class security solutions and improve delivery and integration for our partners.”

Schiavo brings nearly 20 years of experience in the information and cybersecurity industries. Most recently at Entrust, Jay led product vision and go-to-market strategy for their Public Key Infrastructure and Digital Signing solutions. 

Jay is a graduate of Northeastern University, holding an MBA degree. His deep understanding of the security industry, coupled with hands-on experience leading product teams, positions Jay as a key accelerant for Pango’s growth.

For more information about Pango’s leadership team please visit pango.co For inquiries or assistance, please contact press@pango.co.

About Pango

Pango offers a suite of cybersecurity solutions across its portfolio of best-in-class brands, including VPNs, identity theft protection, and antivirus software. With more than a million customers worldwide, Pango’s mission is to secure consumer identities, ensure privacy, and protect endpoints with innovative, robust, and scalable cybersecurity solutions for consumers and enterprises. To learn more, visit pango.co

Pango Group & Kaspersky Labs Agreement Statement

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Following the recent decision by the U.S. Department of Commerce that prohibits Kaspersky Labs from selling or updating certain antivirus products in the United States, Pango Group reached a commercial agreement with Kaspersky that will enable U.S. customers to maintain needed online protection by using Pango Group’s antivirus product, Ultra AV. This agreement complies with applicable law and ensures that U.S. customers do not experience a lapse in their online protection from Kaspersky’s exit from the U.S. antivirus market. It offers American consumers seamless access to products and services offered by a trusted U.S.-based company that is a leader in providing comprehensive and customizable antivirus protection. 

About Pango Group

Pango Group offers a suite of cybersecurity solutions across its portfolio of best-in-class brands, including VPNs, identity theft protection, and antivirus software. With more than a million customers worldwide, Pango Group’s mission is to secure consumer identities, ensure privacy, and protect endpoints with innovative, robust, and scalable cybersecurity solutions for consumers and enterprises. To learn more, visit www.pangoholdingcompany.com.

Aura Splits Into Two World-Class Online Safety Companies

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BOSTON, Sept. 3, 2024 – Online safety leader Aura today announced that it has split the company into two, standalone entities: Aura, the high-growth all-in-one online safety solution for individuals and families, and Pango Group, a multi-brand cybersecurity company providing robust solutions to both enterprises and consumers with a focus on comprehensive breach response, scalable security products, and integration capabilities.

“This separation creates two highly-focused companies, each equipped to address the specific consumer needs of their unique markets,” said Hari Ravichandran, founder and CEO of Aura. “I am confident that, with their laser focus on these independent segments of the market, both companies are primed to thrive.”

Aura’s all-in-one family online safety solution has approximately $150 million in annual recurring revenue (ARR) and is currently pacing to grow at more than 40% year-over-year.  Concurrently, Pango Group continues to demonstrate its financial strength with annual revenue of more than $200 million, while maintaining strong cash flow and healthy growth.

Transaction Details
The transaction was completed as a tax-free spin-off to shareholders for U.S. federal income tax purposes. Following the completion of the transaction, existing shareholders now own one share of Pango Group, Inc. common stock for every one share of Aura common stock held.

Aura
Aura remains steadfast in its commitment to make the internet safer for everyone, delivering intelligent protection for individuals and families. The company will continue to optimize its easy-to-use, all-in-one platform that combines identity theft protection, privacy solutions, credit and financial fraud protection, dark web monitoring and parental controls.  Aura will additionally continue to invest in its AI-powered Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) platform to accelerate the development of cutting-edge features that continuously adapt to evolving online risks – from scams and fraud prevention to predators and cyberbullying.

Pango Group, Inc.
With a 20 year track-record, Pango Group will continue to execute against its vision to provide a comprehensive and customizable suite of solutions to help enterprise customers boost customer loyalty and retention, while giving millions of consumers around the world peace of mind by addressing their most urgent cybersecurity needs.  The company continuously explores opportunities to expand its portfolio of protections through the acquisition of best-in-class brands. The Pango Group portfolio of brands includes: Betternet, Hotspot Shield, Financial Shield, Privacy Shield, Medical Shield, Touch VPN, Robo Shield,  Ultra AV, Ultra VPN and VPN 360.

For further information, please contact media@aura.com.

About Aura
Aura is one of the fastest growing, all-in-one online safety solutions for individuals and families. Whether you’re protecting yourself, your kids, or your aging loved ones, Aura can meet your needs at every stage of life. Customers trust Aura’s simple interface to effortlessly safeguard the things they care about most. Through real-time monitoring and alerts, Aura helps detect and mitigate emerging online threats, such as scams, predators and cyberbullying. To discover how Aura is reshaping online safety for people everywhere, visit www.aura.com.

About Pango Group
Pango Group offers a customizable suite of cybersecurity solutions across its portfolio of best-in-class brands, including VPNs, and antivirus software. With more than a million customers in more than 150 countries, Pango Group’s mission is to ensure privacy and protect endpoints with innovative, robust and scalable cybersecurity solutions for enterprises and consumers. To learn more, visit www.pangoholdingcompany.com.

Data Breach Response Provider, CyEx, Acquires Settlement Administrator, Simpluris Inc.

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BOSTON, May 20, 2024 – CyEx, a leading provider of cyber and data breach response solutions, has announced the acquisition of Simpluris Inc., an award-winning class action settlement administrator for legal, financial and corporate administration services. The acquisition will enable CyEx to access new channels and provide vital data breach restitution to more customers.

“We’re thrilled to welcome Simpluris to CyEx,” said Jerry Thompson, Executive Vice President at CyEx. “Their leadership and industry know-how are exceptional. Simpluris’ authority within the settlement administration category will allow CyEx to build on its foothold in the data breach response and class action market.”

Simpluris is the industry leader in class action settlement administration for the public sector across various verticals, notably employment and consumer litigation. Simpluris will continue to be run by its experienced leadership team as a standalone business within CyEx.

“Simpluris is excited to join CyEx. We believe the synergies of CyEx’s expertise in the cyber and data breach remediation space and our technology-driven approach to legal administration will enable us to enhance our opportunities to serve our clients and grow our business,” said Kevin Lee, President and CEO of Simpluris.

About CyEx
CyEx is the leading provider of data breach solutions, specializing in credit, identity, financial, minor, medical, and privacy data risks. CyEx’s innovative and class-leading product portfolio ensures solutions that meet the unique needs of each incident. Since launching in 2020, CyEx has serviced over 700 cases, including Capital One, T-Mobile, Home Depot, and Morgan Stanley. Learn more at www.CyEx.com. For inquiries or assistance, please contact press@cyex.com.

About Simpluris Inc.
Simpluris Inc. delivers comprehensive corporate, financial and legal administration services across the United States. Since 2007, Simpluris has administered over 9,000 matters and distributed over $9 billion in funds. From class action settlements to corporate remediation, our nationwide team handles even the most complex matters with accuracy and transparency. Regardless of scale, Simpluris’ project management experts deliver legal administration services with speed, precision and accountability. Learn more at www.simpluris.com.

Inquiries
Media: Diana Ralph, VP Marketing & Business Development 
Consumer: Wes Alford, SVP Client Services

Consumer Digital Security Leader, Pango, Launches Partner Program

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BOSTON, May 8, 2024 – Pango, the top provider of consumer digital security solutions, launches its Partner Program, enabling companies to offer a comprehensive suite of digital security products to customers. With the surge in digital threats and demand for strong security measures, Pango’s Partner Program equips businesses to boost revenue, drive product adoption, and retain customers.

“We are thrilled to introduce our Partner Program and bring Pango’s leading digital security solutions to brands around the world,” says Tom Serani, Chief Channel Officer at Pango. “With cyber threats becoming increasingly common, collaboration is key to staying ahead of the curve. Our Partner Program empowers businesses to strengthen their security offerings and protect their customers’ digital lives, while driving revenue growth and differentiation in the market.””

Key benefits of the Partner Program include:

  • Revenue Growth: Access to high-demand digital security solutions presents lucrative revenue opportunities for partner companies.
  • Product Adoption: By offering a comprehensive suite of security products, partners can enhance customer engagement and drive product adoption.
  • Customer Retention: Providing robust digital security solutions fosters trust and loyalty among customers, leading to improved retention rates.

Pango’s Partner Program is tailored to meet the unique needs of businesses across various industries, including telecommunications, financial services, technology, and more. With flexible partnership models and dedicated support, companies can seamlessly integrate digital security into their offerings to unlock new avenues for growth.

“Our new approach underscores our dedication to empowering businesses with the tools they need to cultivate trust with their customer base, leading to long-lasting relationships,” says Neill Feather, President & COO at Pango. “Our industry-leading security products are trusted by millions, worldwide, to keep customers safe – something we are excited to share with many millions more.”

For more information about Pango’s Partner Program and how to become a partner, please visit pango.co. For inquiries or assistance, please contact press@pango.co.

About Pango
Pango offers a comprehensive and customizable suite of digital security solutions designed to boost customer loyalty and retention, fueling business growth. As pioneers in digital protection, Pango is committed to safeguarding your customer’s data and ensuring security through our trusted portfolio of products. Partner with Pango to unlock the full potential of your business and shape a brighter, more secure future. To learn more, visit www.pango.co.