by Facebook is stepping up its security focus to better protect users from malicious links and malware. The social networking giant on Tuesday announced seven new additions to the its Antivirus Marketplace.
The new security partners include Avast, AVG, Avira, Kaspersky, Panda, Total Defense, and Webroot. Those companies join existing partners Microsoft, McAfee, Norton, TrendMicro, and Sophos to offer Facebook users desktop and mobile anti-virus software.
Some of the software is easily found on the companies’ own sites; Facebook just offers a centralized point from which to download. But there are a few special offers. Kaspersky Lab has a six-month software subscription to its Pure Total Security Suite and Security for Mac products exclusively for Facebook users, the company says.
Free six-month subscriptions from McAfee and Webroot are also available in Facebook’s AV Marketplace, while Norton is offering a free download of its mobile security software for Android phones and tablets.
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