Trend Micro Will Make A HouseCall To Facebook Users Infected By Malware

Facebook users who have potentially been infected by malware may be prompted to download the free version of HouseCall to remove any existing malware, following an expansion of the partnership between the social network and Trend Micro, announced Tuesday.

HouseCallBanner650Facebook users who have potentially been infected by malware may be prompted to download the free version of HouseCall to remove any existing malware, following an expansion of the partnership between the social network and Trend Micro, announced Tuesday.

The two companies said HouseCall will complement Facebook’s existing anti-malware systems and help users detect and remove potential issues, adding that users who are prompted to download the free version of HouseCall will be able to continue using the social network while the program’s scans take place.

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