In past days we have received some users’ notifications who reached Malware Checkpoint on Facebook and were unable to login into their account. ESET is one of vendors who contributed their technology to protect users which were identified by Facebook algorithm as potentially infected.
I’ve tried to reach malware checkpoint by myself and I admit, the user experience might be better and there is some place for improvement.
As a security vendor who is helping you to enjoy safer technologies for more than 25 years, we consider Malware Checkpoint as a good way how to combat malware which is often spread as well via social media. Remember, it can cost you more than few minutes while scanning your computer.
If you reach Facebook’s Malware Checkpoint, just download ESET Online Scanner and log in into your account; once the scan has begun, you don’t need to wait until it finishes. You can find an easy step-by-step guide here: http://support.eset.com/kb3626/.
ESET is one of vendors who contributed their technology to protect users which were identified by Facebook algorithm as potentially infected.
Ondrej Monsberger
ESET Online Scanner Product Manager