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Facebook is the most popular social media platform in the world, with more than one billion active users. Due to this large number of users, Facebook is also a very attractive target for hackers.
Fortunately, the company built a very reliable security system to protect its users and frequently rolls out updates to block the latest threats. However, sometimes hackers manage to outsmart Facebook’s security team, sneaking malware into the system. The good new is that such events occur extremely rarely.
One of the worst malware infections that ever targeted Facebook took place last November. Locky Ransomware evaded Facebook’s whitelisting by pretending to be a .SVG image file. The virus was sent from compromised Facebook accounts. As always, Facebook reacted promptly and stopped the ransomware on its track.
This unpleasant event confirms once again why having a reliable antivirus is so important. Indeed, Facebook has a strong security system, but it never hurts adding one extra security layer.
Here are the best antivirus tools for Facebook
Bitdefender Internet Security 2018
Bitdefender Internet Security 2018 combines strong malware protection, antispam, and antiphishing tools that will make your PC malware-proof. The software blocks virtually all malware, email, and phishing attacks, which are pretty popular among hackers targeting Facebook. There is also a file shredder and a password manager that will make it even more difficult for hackers to infect your PC using the social media platform.
Bitdefender Internet Security 2018 provides full protection scanning page URLs for malicious websites. This feature comes in very handy especially when you open a link on Facebook. It can also block outsiders from scanning your system’s ports.
Bitdefender Internet Security 2018 goes for $59.99 for one device or $84.99 for up to 5 devices.
Kaspersky Total Security 2018
Kaspersky Total Security 2018 is hackers’ worst nightmare. The software offers thorough anti-malware protection, and also features a browser protection module that blocks malicious sites.
Kaspersky Total Security 2018 also features a powerful firewall that blocks network attacks, a virtual keyboard, parental controls, as well as a password manager that integrates into Mozilla Firefox, Google Chrome, and Internet explorer. If you use one of these browsers to connect to your Facebook account, rest assured, Kaspersky has got your back and will keep your password safe.
The antivirus also comes with a dedicated protection feature for cameras. If you use your PC’s camera to go live on Facebook, Kaspersky will block any camera hacking attempts, protecting your privacy.
- Buy Kaspersky Total Security 2018 for $79.95
Norton Security Deluxe by Symantec (suggested)
Norton Security Deluxe is a powerful antivirus that combines antiphishing and antispam capabilities with the traditional antispyware and antimalware protection.
Most importantly, Norton Security Deluxe protects all your devices, including your PC, tablet, and smartphone. This is an excellent feature if you use multiple devices to connect to your Facebook account, as you don’t need to buy multiple security products for different devices. The Norton Management feature lets you easily move your protection from one device to another.
The antivirus scours websites and social networking sites for suspicious links and content in order to identify the latest social networking scams.
Enjoy peace of mind on Facebook with Norton Security Deluxe by Symantec for only $49.99, now down from $89.99.
ESET Internet Security 10
Eset’s Internet Security is an award-winning cyber security tool that offers you rock-solid protection when you’re online. This software protects you against malware, ransomware and alerts you if anyone tries to access your webcam.
Eset Internet Security blocks attacks specifically designed to evade antivirus detection, protecting you against attacks on web browsers, and other applications, including Java-based software.
Your Facebook session is now safe on any browser. Eset Internet Security detects malicious JavaScripts that can attack via your browser. Mozilla Firefox, Google Chrome, Internet Explorer and Microsoft Edge are all supported.
You can download Eset Internet Security from Eset’s website.
Avira Internet Security
With Avira Internet Security, you can safely visit any page, download any file, and stream any video. The tool will block virtually any malware attempting to infect your PC while you’re online.
Avira offers reliable protection against malware, including viruses, worms, spyware, and ransomware. The software focuses on three main directions to protect your PC:
- Prevent unauthorized access by ensuring your Firewall is optimized.
- Protect your confidential data from threats – – that includes your Facebook password.
- Keep everything on your PC out of hackers’ reach.
You can buy Avira Internet Security for $32.00 from the company’s website.
Conclusions
When you’re online, the risk of malware infection increases. Many hackers target social media in their attempt to spread malware and infect your PC. Installing a reliable antivirus solution will prevent such unpleasant events, offering you peace of mind when you’re on social media.
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