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

A look at Facebook's Antivirus Marketplace. (Credit: Screenshot by Don Reisinger/CNET) Facebook has inked a rather interesting deal with several security vendors. The social network said today that it has launched the Antivirus Marketplace , a place on its security page where users can download anti-malware software from McAfee, Norton, Sophos, Trend Micro, and Microsoft for free. The software ...

Facebook announces Antivirus Marketplace

Facebook has partnered with five companies (Microsoft, McAfee, TrendMicro, Sophos, and Symantec) to provide improved security for its users. That includes free antivirus solutions for six months.

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.

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McAfee Internet Security, Microsoft Security Essentials, Norton Antivirus, Trend Microand Sophos Antivirus. "The AV Marketplace enables people to download six-month licenses to full versions of anti-virus software at no charge from Microsoft, McAfee, TrendMicro, Sophos, or Symantec.

Facebook Teams Up With Microsoft, Symantec, Others on Antivirus Marketplace

Facebook officials are launching a site on their social network aimed at making their 900 million-plus users and their systems more secure. Facebook, in partnership with Microsoft, McAfee, Symantec, Trend Micro and Sophos, on April 25 announced the Antivirus Marketplace , where users can download free six-month licenses or full versions of the companies’ anti-malware software for six months to a ...