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**By Hu** **nter Smith** ** The largest online social network website, Facebook was founded in 2003. ** Since then the site has been caught up in controversy regarding privacy. Anyone can easily access your personal information, which poses a threat to Facebook users who choose to reveal their address, email, and even phone number. In July 2009 Facebook addressed this problem by creating a service that will detect if your account has been compromised by a malicious third-party.

Now Facebook has announced a partnership with McAfee which should be benefit Facebook users who are concerned with privacy. McAfee is offering Facebook users a free six-month subscription to its Internet Security Suite (ISS), with a purchase discount when the trail expires.

If the Facebook security trigger is set off, the McAfee ISS will suggest you use a free McAfee Scan and Repair program the next time you log into your account. If your Facebook account has been accessed by outside sources, your PC may also be infected with malware. These new measures will protect not only your computer but also your personal information. While the McAfee-Facebook deal is a good first step toward protecting users from malware, it's still vital that users use common sense and analyze the information they choose to publish about themselves. Facebook has the ability to take privacy for its users to a whole new level.

**Be aware of these scams:**  @http://www.pcworld.com/article/186856/facebookmcafee_deal_a_great_start.html
 * **419 scams**- Know who your friends are!
 * **Phishing Scams**- Don't fall for phony sites! Hold on to your passwords!
 * **Stranger Danger** - Set your privacy settings to your preference!
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