Facebook prefers Avira's anti-virus security software

Avira Free Anti-virus has received an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars based on thirteen independent reviews. The software provides protection from malware including viruses, worms, rootkits and spyware, and includes a toolbar featuring Website Safety Advisor and Browser Tracking Blocker.

Providing a secure experience

"Over the past eight years Facebook has sought to provide a secure experience for its over a billion strong community to share and connect," said Joe Sullivan, chief security officer for Facebook. "Today we add another layer of protection to our site integrity systems with Avira's data on malicious websites and the expansion of the AV Marketplace to include Avira's anti-virus software will empower users to better protect their devices and data."

The Facebook AV Marketplace was created in April 2012 and is accessible from the Facebook Security Facebook page.