I don’t associate Facebook with security.  After all, they can’t secure their own data, so how are they going to protect my computer from hijackers and viruses?  However, the company is trying to improve its image by being proactive and protecting its end users by using their size and popularity for the good of the people.  Facebook has partnered with major antivirus providers to provide free six-month trials of security tools.  Cue the boilerplate:

“The Facebook Security Team has pioneered many innovative defense systems against viruses, spam and phishing attacks, as well as extensive automated enforcement mechanisms that quickly shut down malicious pages, accounts and apps.  But our work doesn’t stop there. We also provide extensive controls, resources and tools to all of you, so that you can better protect your account. In addition, we work with industry leaders to cooperate on important safety and security issues.”

Here’s how it works.  You go to Facebook’s AV Marketplace and pick the antivirus provider of your choice.  Norton, McAfee, Sophos, Symantec, TrendMicro, or Microsoft are the antivirus providers and the aforementioned security industry leaders.  Then you install said antivirus program.  That will provide you with six months of free protection from viruses.  At the end of six months, you can either choose to buy the program or choose to extend the trial to another six months (at a price).  The companies will also be joining hands with Facebook to write a security blog.

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