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You may have fallen victim to it before: Malware disguised as a legitimate Facebook post or app that entices you to click. Now, though, Facebook is offering you free options if you suspect your device has been infected.
This is the most recent in a number of updates Facebook has rolled out in its fight against malware. In April, the social network launched the Facebook Anti-Virus Marketplace and made enhancements to its external blacklist system. Last month, it made changes to its mobile reporting flows.
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Previously, if you suspected you may have malware installed on your device, you would have either needed to run antivirus on your device or waited until Facebook identified an actionable threat. With this newest update, you can proactively obtain your choice of a free antivirus product to scan and clean your system.
To accomplish this cleaner approach, Facebook has partnered with Microsoft to offer its Security Essentials product and with McAfee for its Scan and Repair product.
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