Scan and remove malware from your Facebook account

BANGALORE, INDIA: ESET, joined Facebook's anti-malware initiative and offers ESET online scanner for all Facebook users. It will help users to scan and identify malware that was posted to their Facebook account after logging onto an infected computer and safely remove it.

Facebook has already partnered with anti-malware leaders F-Secure and Trend Micro for the same.  These companies built free versions of their products directly into Facebook so that people could get the help they need without additional hassle.

When a Facebook user logs into his account, Facebook checks for signs of any suspicious behavior- like sending spam messages or infected links to people's friends. If this kind of activity is detected, Facebook displays a message offering the user a chance to use ESET online scanner for Facebook - utilized directly within Facebook without a fee or interruption.

If users download and run the scanner, they can continue to use Facebook and other services on their device without any loss of performance. When the scan is complete, they will receive a notification through Facebook and also be able to review the results of the scan. Cleanup begins after the scan is complete if any malware is discovered.

Ignacio Sbampato, chief sales and marketing officer, ESET said, "ESET Online Scanner for Facebook was designed to detect and clean infected computers of Facebook users. ESET is pleased to offer its services to Facebook users all over the world. Signature low system footprint and ESET's top rated detection technology used in ESET online scanner guarantee effective and easy detection for free."

ESET online scanner for will be available to all Facebook users from today.