Facebook inks deal with McAfee, Symantec, others for free antivirus

The social network says its blacklist has also been augmented by the security firms, which have offered up their own URL blacklist databases.

Facebook teams up with Microsoft, McAfee, Symantec to sell antivirus

Facebook promotes the products as "free", however some, such as Symantec's Norton and McAfee, similar to pre-installed desktop antivirus trial versions, must be paid for after 6 months, while Microsoft's Security Essentials for Windows and Sophos'Home Edition for Macs are actually free products.

Facebook Teams Up With Security Vendors, Offers Free Antivirus Software

Facebook and several security companies are offering free six-month licenses to popular antivirus programs.

Facebook becomes antivirus reseller

Facebook has teamed up with five security vendors to offer a range of free and subscription-based antivirus packages. Microsoft, McAfee, TrendMicro, Sophos, and Symantec are now part of Facebook's third party security providers, offering a range of antivirus packages for Windows and Mac users.

Facebook Beefs Up Security, Launches Antivirus Marketplace Free Software From Microsoft, McAfee, TrendMicro, Sophos ...

As Facebook pushes ever closer to one billion users, one of the biggest issues it has faced has been backlash from consumers around the areas of privacy and security. Today, the social network is taking two steps in an effort to improve its image around that area, and potentially positioning itself as a software reseller in the process. It is partnering with Microsoft, McAfee, TrendMicro, Sophos ...