Facebook joins hands with Mcafee to provide 6months of free antivirus to Facebook users.
This partnership between Facebook and Mcafee gives you 6 months of free protection for your PC. If you’re on Facebook and looking for an antivirus to protect your PC, the current promotion on the social network can do for you.
If you want a free copy of the Mcafee antivirus software, just become a fan of McAfee’s official page on Facebook and you can get a free license for a period of 6 months of the McAfee Internet Security. Visit the McAfee fan page and get your copy now :).
Its really simple, all you have to do and how to become a fan of McAfee said, and then click on the tab page called “Protect Your PC“: After selecting your country, you will automatically be directed to the page of the McAfee servers and start the process, thereby ensuring the security of your computer for 6 months.
Facebook also recommends that you install updated security software, which you can now get at no cost through this partnership.
Also here is some important security tips \ info from the Facebook Blog post, regarding the Mcafee Partnership:
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- Don’t open attachments in emails that look suspicious or come from an unknown or untrustworthy source.
- Don’t open attachments unless you know what they are, even if they’re from friends.
- Delete chain mail and spam from your email and Facebook inboxes.
- Be cautious when downloading files from the Internet.
- Be cautious of any message, post or link you see on Facebook that looks suspicious, requires an additional login, or asks you to download or upgrade software.
- Use an up-to-date browser that features an anti-phishing blacklist. Some examples include Internet Explorer 8 and Firefox 3.0.10.
- Choose unique login’s and passwords for each of the websites you use.
- Check to see that you’re logging in from a legitimate Facebook page with the facebook.com domain.
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Have you tried it yet? If not, why? And if yes, how does it work for you? Post your comments below :)…
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