Facebook Users Claim Malware Checkpoint Locked Their Accounts

The social network introduced the service that allows users to cleanse their systems by using Scan and Repair from McAfee or Security Essentials from Microsoft, both of which are also available via the Antivirus Marketplace Facebook launched in April.

But security firm CSO reported that Facebook users are complaining of being locked out of their accounts, citing the following two comments on the Facebook Security note introducing Malware Checkpoint:

Facebook is forcing me to run McAfee Scan and Repair to unlock my account.